Carbide Ball Shape Bur (SD-5) Double Cut 1/2" - SGS Tool Company

Specifications

The SGS Tool Company Carbide Ball Shape Bur (SD-5) Double Cut 1/2" (Model Number: 12553) is a precision cutting tool engineered for efficient material removal and smooth finishes. It features a ball-shaped head with a double-cut flute design. This burr is crafted from high-quality tungsten carbide, ensuring durability and extended performance across various demanding applications.

• Manufacturer: SGS Tool Company
• Model Number: 12553
• Product Name: Carbide Ball Shape Bur (SD-5) Double Cut 1/2"
• Burr Shape: Ball (SD-5)
• Cutter Diameter: 1/2 inch
• Length of Cut: 7/16 inch
• Shank Diameter: 1/4 inch
• Cut Type: Double Cut (also known as Cross Cut or Diamond Cut)
• Material: Tungsten Carbide
• Overall Length: Approximately 2-1/8 inches to 2-1/2 inches, depending on specific configuration.
• Maximum RPM: Up to 70,000 RPM, though typically 35,000 RPM is sufficient for most applications.

Key Features

• Tungsten Carbide Construction: Manufactured from a specially chosen grade of tungsten carbide, this burr offers exceptional hardness and wear resistance, outperforming High-Speed Steel (HSS) burrs, particularly at higher operating temperatures.
• Double Cut Design: The double-cut pattern features two sets of cutting teeth in a crisscross configuration, promoting efficient chip evacuation and reducing clogging. This design facilitates rapid material removal while producing smaller, manageable chips for a smoother finish.
• Ball Shape (SD-5): The versatile ball shape allows for intricate contouring, shaping, and deburring in rounded areas, internal contours, and hole/bore deburring.
• Precision Engineering: CNC-ground engineered geometry ensures consistent cutting performance, safety, and dependability. The highly accurate concentricity enables precise, chatter-free work, which reduces wear on the burr and the power tool.

Applications

The Carbide Ball Shape Bur (SD-5) Double Cut 1/2" is a versatile tool suitable for a broad range of industrial and fabrication tasks.

• Deburring: Effectively removes burrs from castings, forgings, and machined components.
• Shaping and Contouring: Ideal for creating concave cuts, internal contours, rounded edges, and shaping various materials.
• Grinding: Performs efficient grinding on a variety of surfaces and can polish impeller channels or grind holes to accurate shapes.
• Material Removal: Excels in medium-light stock removal across a wide array of materials.
• Finishing and Cleaning: Produces fine, smooth finishes and is used for cleaning tasks.
• Industries: Widely applicable in metalworking, tool and die making, aerospace, automotive, welding, jewelry making, and sculpting.
• Compatible Materials: Recommended for use with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including cast iron, steel, stainless steel (INOX), nickel-based alloys, titanium alloys, aluminum, and soft steel. It also performs well on non-metallic materials such as plastics, hardwoods, and ceramics.

Benefits

• Enhanced Productivity: The double-cut design allows for a higher material removal rate compared to single-cut burrs, saving time on extensive projects and increasing production output.
• Superior Surface Finish: Produces a finer, smoother finish due to the creation of smaller chips, reducing the need for extensive post-processing.
• Extended Tool Life: Constructed from durable tungsten carbide, the burr maintains its sharpness and effectiveness for a longer duration, leading to reduced replacement costs.
• Improved Control and Precision: The crisscross cutting action minimizes burr pulling or grabbing, providing better operator control and precision for intricate and delicate designs.
• Reduced Clogging and Heat Buildup: Efficient chip evacuation and smaller chip production help prevent clogging and minimize heat, improving overall cutting performance.
• Versatile Performance: Effectively tackles diverse applications, from aggressive material removal to fine finishing, across a wide range of materials.