Flame Deburring Thin Aluminum Sheetstock

[rgsparber]

Pure aluminum sheetstock about 0.018 inches thick is handy stuff. I can bend it with my fingers and cut it with scissors. The one down-side is that I am often left with microscopic and razor sharp burrs. Here is how I tame these buggers.

Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick

[nova_robotics]

Well that's just cool. Never heard of that before. I'm going to have to try that sometime.

[DIYer]

Thanks rgsparber! We've added your Aluminum Sheetstock Deburring Method to our Metalworking category,
as well as to your builder page: rgsparber's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Aluminum Sheetstock Deburring Method by rgsparber

tags: torch, deburring

[Frank S]

Like Rick stated in his explanation about using a Mapp torch to remove the needle like splintering you have to be very careful not to melt the part you are trying to debur.
I find the little throw away propane turbo torches work well on the real thin stuff the turbo torches can be found at many convenience stores and places like the Dollar general for around 2 bucks
The concentrated pencil point flame is much easier to control where you aim it but again it will develop plenty of heat to ruin your parts if left in one spot for any length of time
I keep several of them around for low temp soldering connections and shrink tubing