Deburring sharp edges on stainless steel
When deburring stainless steel, you remove sharp edges for safety and a neat finish. Depending on the application, you slightly round the edge, or you keep the original shape.
Which product suits your workpiece
Choose based on the result you want: a rounded edge or an edge that keeps its shape.
SA+
Ideal if you want to slightly round the sharp edge.
- Smooth finish
- Long service life, the same result every time
- May slightly deform the edge
Cibo Bristles
Ideal if the original shape must remain.
- No deformation of the workpiece
- Safer than steel wire brushes
- Can be used directly after welding
BRIS10009
Affordable choice if the shape must remain.
- No deformation of the workpiece
- Can be used directly after welding
- Stainless steel wire
In the photo: Cibo Bristles
How to deburr stainless steel in 3 steps
Choose your approach
If the edge needs to be rounded, choose the SA+. If the shape must remain, choose Cibo Bristles or the BRIS10009.
Work with light pressure
Let the abrasive do the work and move evenly along the edge. This keeps the workpiece cool and prevents discolouration.
Check the edge
Look and feel whether all burrs are gone. On stainless steel, don’t use brushes or abrasives that were previously used on regular steel.
Frequently asked questions about deburring stainless steel
What does deburring mean for stainless steel?
Deburring removes sharp edges and burrs created by sawing, cutting, punching or welding. This makes the workpiece safer and ready for further finishing. Depending on the application, you want to slightly round the edge or keep the original shape.
How do you deburr stainless steel and round the edge?
Use the SA+ unitized wheel. It gives a smooth finish, lasts a long time and delivers the same result every time. The wheel may slightly deform the edge, which is exactly the intention here.
How do you deburr stainless steel without changing the shape?
Choose Cibo Bristles. They are safer than steel wire brushes, give a smooth finish, limit material loss and don’t deform the workpiece. You can also use them directly after welding.
Which brush do you use to deburr stainless steel affordably?
The BRIS stainless steel wire brush is our economical choice. It doesn’t deform the workpiece and is suitable for deburring directly after welding. On stainless steel, always use a brush with stainless steel wire: regular steel wire leaves particles behind that will rust.
What is the difference between deburring and edge breaking?
Deburring removes the burr created during processing. Edge breaking also deliberately rounds the sharp edge, for example for safety or better paint adhesion. With the SA+, you do both in one step.
