Weld Seam Preparation & Processing
Welding is used in many industries. In tank and container construction, vehicle superstructures, wagon construction, shipyards, pipeline construction - stable, permanent joints are essential everywhere. And this can only be achieved if the work is done cleanly. A botched seam can have far-reaching consequences and is relevant to safety.
About Weld Seam
Preparation & Processing.
Welding is used in many industries. In tank and container construction, vehicle superstructures, wagon construction, shipyards, pipeline construction - stable, permanent joints are essential everywhere. And this can only be achieved if the work is done cleanly. Botched seams can have far-reaching consequences and are relevant to safety. The use of quality tools, careful work and many years of experience are the best basis for approaching joining by welding correctly.
Regardless of the welding process used (TIG, MIG, MAG, plasma, electrodes), welders resort to surface preparation tools when chamfering the edge, preparing the weld zone or cleaning the welding layers.
Welding professionals know their craft and usually do not need to make corrections. In addition to proper technique, cleaning is key to removing slag inclusions between weld beads or spatter before applying the next weld ply. Bond defects, cracks or overlap? Then it may be necessary to grind out weld ply or level welds.
Products for
Weld Seam Preparation & Processing.
Knot Wire Wheel Brush - Extra Heavy Duty
Tackle the toughest jobs with Osborn’s extra heavy duty Knot Wire Wheel Brush. Brushes feature our proprietary TufWire™, which is 2-3 times more aggressive than standard carbon steel wire in competitors’ brushes and provides unmatched longevity. TufWire™, along with the rugged, tight cross-section profile of the brush, makes quick work of demanding tasks such as gear deburring, pipeline cleaning, rust removal, and weld cleaning. For use with automatic/semi-automatic equipment or off-hand work.
Non-woven Convolute Wheel
Non-woven abrasive web is wound around a core and specially treated, resulting in a consistent hardness and level of abrasion over the life of the product. This convolute product is perfect for light deburring. An arrow indicates the direction in which the wheels must be used. Blend and Finish wheels have an open mesh construction that is ideal for cleaning prior to coating applications.
Novoflex - Standard Duty
Designed with round, abrasive beads fastened to the end of flexible nylon filaments, Osborn ATB™ Novoflex flexible honing tools are ideal for a variety of bore cleaning tasks. Tools create crosshatch pattern for improved oil retention and increased efficiency, and will even provide an edge break not possible with conventional honing stones.
Novoflex - Heavy Duty
The longer brush length of Osborn’s heavy duty ATB™ Novoflex Tool tackles tough honing projects with efficiency. Silicon Carbide abrasive beads are fastened to durable nylon filaments to allow the tool to conform to the bore surface. Flexible filaments are engineered to provide the correct pressure to create an ideal hone over the life of the tool.
ATB™ Tube Brush
Featuring spiral-mounted nylon filaments with abrasive Silicon Carbide grit, Osborn ATB™ Tube Brushes offer extra cutting and cleaning action without sacrificing brush life. Brush can be mounted onto a portable or stationary tool for efficient operation.
ATB™ Miniature End Brush
Osborn ATB™ Miniature End Brushes feature a small diameter for light duty cleaning, deburring, and surface finishing tasks. Brushes are constructed with premium nylon filaments with choice of Aluminum Oxide or Alumina Silicate abrasive.
Miniature Wire Cup Brush
Osborn’s Miniature Wire Cup Brushes provide precise, light-duty cleaning and deburring of small parts and pieces. Their small size also makes them ideal for tight, hard-to-reach areas. Premium quality construction provides exceptional lifespan.
Miniature Wheel Brush
Available with choice of wire or bristle, Osborn Miniature Wheel Brushes are designed to tackle a wide variety of light-duty cleaning and deburring projects. Wire models are ideal for delicate deburring tasks, while brass and bristle models buff and polish surfaces with absolute precision.
ATB™ Miniature Wheel Brush
Versatile Osborn ATB™ Miniature Wheel Brushes are designed for uniform performance even when used on extremely hard materials. Each nylon filament is impregnated with choice of tough abrasive for precision ultra-fine deburring and edge contouring.
Crimped Wire Wheel Brush with Shank
Featuring our uniform and densely packed TufWire™, Osborn Crimped Wire Wheel Brushes are designed for internal/external cleaning and deburring tasks. These come standard with attached ¼” diameter shanks for use with die grinders or stationary drill presses.
Crimped Wire Narrow Face Wheel Brush
Designed to clean and deburr the narrowest of areas, Osborn Crimped Wire Narrow Face Wheel Brushes offer a flexible solution for a variety of spaces. These brushes can also be mounted in multiples to tackle wider surfaces to remove paint or produce antique finishes. All varieties feature Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™ to ensure uniform performance and extended lifespan. Note that all 3/8”-5/8” and ½”-5/8” arbor holes are supplied with a removable adapter.
Crimped Wire Medium Face Wheel Brush
Constructed of Osborn’s proprietary TufWire™, Crimped Wire Medium Face Wheel Brushes are flexible, yet aggressive to tackle a variety of tasks with ease. Can be used individually or mounted in multiples for addressing wide areas. The unique design of TufWire™ also ensures an exceptionally long brush life with consistent performance from start to finish.