Deburring/reamer tool for aluminum tubing.

[mckutzy]

I need a Deburring/reamer tool for 2 1/2" to 4" aluminum tubing.
Most Ive seen are used for plastic pipes and have a inner outer cone with blades, actioned by hand,but way too small for the size were looking for ....

A file is taking way too long, as this is used in a production setting. Something powered by a drill be the most ideal.

What ideas or tools do you guys use....

[Mac's Crew]

Weldon... half inch shank...

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[mckutzy]

Thank you... could you elaborate a little more about what you mean????... pics ect...

[Mac's Crew]

Sorry was occupied and got that typed out kid posted for me...

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn/...115+4294952813

This isn't the setup I have at work... but similar to at home.

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[ezduzit]

I use one of these.

https://toolguyd.com/noga-deburring-tools/

[mckutzy]

Those hand deburring tools are good for inside, but not the outside... As far as I can tell, there isnt any in that format....

The pipe is cut by a circular saw type machine, and leaves a bit of a burr.... Both ends...
When there is hundreds of pipes sometimes, the job is really long.

Here is something what were looking at but for a large pipe, typically 3"(2 3/4"Id) is what we work with alot..





Id like make this tool in this format, but I dont know how we would make a cone like the one described... we dont have much in the way of machining abilities...

[Brett]

First thing I'd look at is the saw. You shouldn't be getting a lot of burr from a blade with the right tooth shape , kerf , tip profile , lube and sharpness . Nor from a saw that spins fast enough . Amazing the difference with a sharp blade.

As the outside , we usually just give them a spin on the linisher , rather hard if the pipe is 20' long , in which case we usually lie the pipe on a bench with one hand roll the pipe with a 5 1/2 in the other with a flap disc on it . Pretty fast with practice , granted the smaller the dia. the easier it is .

The inside , any straight reamer will do it (a good use for the ones youv'e snapped ). If it was only a few I wouldn't even bother taking out what ever drill bit was in the drill and use that. You can get cone shaped abrasive . I've never had to do enough in one hit to really worry about them.

I know it is for plastic but I reckon that pipe tool would work on ally . Worth a try as long as they are not asking a bomb for them .High speed , light feed. It says the cutters are hardened steel , replaceable and you can sharpen them . You would however want to put someone on that operation with a bit of "feel" for the material .

All of what I have said is only for taking of a light burr , not for a precise chamfer .

Good luck mate.
Brett

[LtBadd]

in which case we usually lie the pipe on a bench with one hand roll the pipe with a 5 1/2 in the other with a flap disc on it . Pretty fast with practice , granted the smaller the dia. the easier it is .

Good luck mate.
Brett

This belt sander works good for this

[danielplace]

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/223s-22...r-outer-reamer

Machine/Fab a way to power drive it on big slow drill.

[ezduzit]

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/223s-22...r-outer-reamer

Machine/Fab a way to power drive it on big slow drill.

That is not going to work on 2-1/2"-4" pipe.

[SweetMK]

That is not going to work on 2-1/2"-4" pipe.

Up to 4",,, on eBay,,, less than $700,,,



4" Manual Saddle Pipe Beveling Machine

Put a grinder on it,, and turn the crank.

[mckutzy]

Good suggestions...
As I understand with various descriptions here on this forum... There is a potential for weld contamination from the grit of the sanding/grinding wheels/belts???...

What kinda belts are not going to cause this... Or is this moreso a problem for the Tig process... Not aluminum wire feed???

[Brett]

We never have a problem with contamination using the method I descibed earlier.
But... I suspect it is not so much the type of sanding/grinding wheels/belts you use , rather what have they been used on previously .
As our our stuff is 95/5% ally/stainless and no mild steel we dont get cross contamination .
Basically if on the rare occasion a disc or belt has been used on mid steel it is now only for mild steel , wouldnt worry too much going in the opposite direction ally to mild though. Im pretty relaxed beteen ally and stainless also but it rarely happens as we use a different type of belt for the two .

[mckutzy]

Ok...I see...

So I was in the understanding as the the grinding material of the sanding disc had to be "for aluminum", as "regular stuff" embeds in the softer aluminum and thus causes porosity in the welds???.... Is this correct... or did I miss something completely????....

With this being said... if any belt is good, and I get a cone or drum sanders.... that could solve my problem right there....

I did get some grinding discs for the aluminum specifically, not sanding(ie a flap or the like), but are aggressive and take alot off....

Oh ya.. sorry if I didnt mention it before.... All this was for just deburring, not a chamfer

[Brett]

Ok...I see...

So I was in the understanding as the the grinding material of the sanding disc had to be "for aluminum", as "regular stuff" embeds in the softer aluminum and thus causes porosity in the welds???.... Is this correct... or did I miss something completely????....

Not that I have ever noticed

With this being said... if any belt is good, and I get a cone or drum sanders.... that could solve my problem right there....

I did get some grinding discs for the aluminum specifically, not sanding(ie a flap or the like), but are aggressive and take alot off....

Well some belts and discs work better on ally than others .
We also use "Aluminium" grinding discs for heavy removal.
Flap discs for lightish removal
Scotchbrite for Powder Coat prep. or light cleaning on our belts and Zirconia belts for medium and light removal .

Oh ya.. sorry if I didnt mention it before.... All this was for just deburring, not a chamfer

Sweet , just keep them ally specific ....

[Kevin Morin]

mckutzy,
not powered but then it only takes a fine burr off aluminum- cheap and long lasting as the cupped carbides can be rotated to sharp areas.

W/ some powered roller wheels in the bench to lay the pipe segment on/in and a fixed mount for this hand tool, you could pretty easily rig a "deburring station"

https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/detai...ookieSupport=1

Cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK

[albrightree]

Perhaps this from three posts down. :
https://weldingweb.com/vbb/threads/7...ive-bevel-tool

Don't know if there's a battery powered option. A mini router with a carbide 45deg bevel bit might work ?






for 1-1/2" to 4" aluminum tube/pipe I've mostly used these, the inside is easier to do, the outside takes a little practice. Helps if its in a pipe vise.




good for deburring not beveling.

[Kevin Morin]

McKutzy,
not sure is you've looked at the Reed MFg tools? Just got sent a suggested video - might look at https://www.reedmfgco.com/en/product...pipe-bevelers/ these guys seem to have a good sample of tools that might deburr aluminum pipe?

cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai AK

[Munkul]

I use an angle grinder and flap disc on low speed. No need to overthink things!!

[Lis2323]

Ok...I see...

Oh ya.. sorry if I didnt mention it before.... All this was for just deburring, not a chamfer

I use an angle grinder and flap disc on low speed. No need to overthink things!!

^^^THIS would seem logical


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[Kevin Morin]

Mckutzy,
another outside chamfering tool for plastic that might work well to just deburr in aluminum- worth a look?
https://www.noga.com/Products/grp_11..._BURR_-_PC3000

cheers,
Kevin Morin
Kenai, AK

[mcspeed]

Another option for plastic. Find the center and put a mandrill on it and can be used on drill.

Aluminum being soft, would probably work.




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[scsmith42]

What about an air powered chamfering tool? I have one and it works great on steel. This tool should do both internal as well as external chamfering on the tubing.

https://www.amazon.com/FOLCONROAD-Ai...s%2C158&sr=8-5

[Xsbank]

I’d use a router with a pilot bit. Maybe a small one-handed panel router with a good quality bit. I chamfered most of my 52’ boat rails with a router. Makes a bit of a mess but it’s very fast.

[psacustomcreations]

What about an air powered chamfering tool? I have one and it works great on steel. This tool should do both internal as well as external chamfering on the tubing.

https://www.amazon.com/FOLCONROAD-Ai...s%2C158&sr=8-5

Those are getting even less expensive. I bought mine for about $65-75 if I remember right