A company in the aluminum profile sector, supplying structural materials for major construction projects, faced a recurring issue in their production process. Aluminum profiles, used in window frames and façade structures, were developing burrs and sharp edges after the cutting and machining process. This affected the assembly precision and compromised the visual quality of the final product.
Implementation of Cepimet Brushes
To improve the finish quality and ensure easy assembly, the company integrated Cepimet Brushes from Cepicat into their deburring process. These abrasive brushes, made with nylon filaments impregnated with silicon carbide, were chosen for their ability to work efficiently with aluminum profiles without damaging the material.
After the cutting and machining process, the profiles showed an initial surface roughness of 30 µm, with burrs that affected both functionality and aesthetics. After integrating Cepimet Brushes into their production line, the company successfully reduced surface roughness to less than 8 µm, achieving smooth and uniform edge finishes.
Process Results
Using Cepimet Brushes resulted in complete burr removal and edge rounding, allowing for faster and more precise assembly in construction projects. This deburring process not only improved the product's functionality but also enhanced the material's perceived quality by customers.
Technical Data:
- Material processed: Extruded aluminum for construction profiles
- Initial roughness (rZ): 30 µm
- Final roughness (rZ): < 8 µm
- TProcessing time per piece: 60 seconds
- Brush speed: 900 RPM
- Abrasive used: Silicon carbide
Benefits for the Company:
- Improved finish quality: Achieved smooth surfaces and rounded edges that simplified structural assembly.
- Enhanced efficiency: The automated process with Cepimet Brushes significantly reduced the time needed to prepare each profile, increasing productivity.
- Reduced defects: Complete burr removal minimized assembly issues and decreased the rejection rate due to aesthetic and functional defects.
- Reduced defects: Complete burr removal minimized assembly issues and decreased the rejection rate due to aesthetic and functional defects.
Conclusion
The implementation of Cepimet Brushes from Cepicat in the aluminum profile production line for construction significantly improved product finishing and optimized production processes. The company was able to meet the construction industry's strict quality and precision demands while reducing on-site assembly times.