XEBEC Brush™ Surface
Ideal for deburring, cutter mark removal and surface polishing
Applicable equipment
Machining center
Combined lathe
Special machine
Robot
General purpose lathe with milling function
Drilling machine
Rotary tool
(electric)
Rotary tool
(pneumatic)
Tool composition
The brush and the sleeve are separate items.
Assemble the brush and the sleeve before use.
| Brush （Color） |
Product code | Brush diameter (mm) |
Bristle lengthℓ (mm) |
Matching Sleeve | Fig | |
| A13 （Pink） |
A13-CB06M | φ6 | 30 | S06M | 1 | |
| A13-CB15M | φ15 | 50 | S15M-P | 1 | ||
| A11 （Red） |
A11-CB06M | φ6 | 30 | S06M | 1 | |
| A11-CB15M | φ15 | 50 | S15M-P | 1 | ||
| A11-CB25M | φ25 | 75 | S25M | 1 | ||
| A11-CB40M | φ40 | 75 | S40M-SD10 | 1 | ||
| A11-CB60M | φ60 | 75 | S60M | 1 | ||
| A11-CB100M | φ100 | 75 | S100M | 1 | ||
| A21 （White） |
A21-CB06M | φ6 | 30 | S06M | 1 | |
| A21-CB15M | φ15 | 50 | S15M-P | 1 | ||
| A21-CB25M | φ25 | 75 | S25M | 1 | ||
| A21-CB40M | φ40 | 75 | S40M-SD10 | 1 | ||
| A21-CB60M | φ60 | 75 | S60M | 1 | ||
| A21-CB100M | φ100 | 75 | S100M | 1 | ||
| A32 （Blue） |
A32-CB06M | φ6 | 30 | S06M | 1 | |
| A32-CB15M | φ15 | 50 | S15M-P | 1 | ||
| A32-CB25M | φ25 | 75 | S25M | 1 | ||
| A32-CB40M | φ40 | 75 | S40M-SD10 | 1 | ||
| A32-CB60M | φ60 | 75 | S60M | 1 | ||
| A32-CB100M | φ100 | 75 | S100M | 1 | ||
* Bristle bundles are embedded in line on the periphery (except for the A13/A11/A21/A32-CB06M).
* The Brush size is approximate as the tip expands by rotating.
| Product code | Brush diameter (mm) |
External diameter Dc (mm) |
Shank diameter Ds (mm) |
Overall length L (mm) |
Shank lengthℓs (mm) |
Matching Brush | Fig |
| S06M | φ6 | φ10 | φ6 | 70 | 29 | A13/A11/A21/A32-CB06M | 2 |
| S15M-P | φ15 | φ18.5 | φ6 | 90 | 29 | A13/A11/A21/A32-CB15M | 2 |
| S25M | φ25 | φ30 | φ8 | 140 | 30 | A11/A21/A32-CB25M | 2 |
| S40M-SD10 | φ40 | φ45 | φ10 | 140 | 30 | A11/A21/A32-CB40M | 2 |
| S60M | φ60 | φ65 | φ12 | 150 | 35 | A11/A21/A32-CB60M | 2 |
| S100M | φ100 | φ110 | φ16 | 162 | 40 | A11/A21/A32-CB100M | 2 |
*When in use, the length of the brush projection is added to the overall length of a sleeve.
*The external cylinder of the S15M-P is made of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP).
How to use
Instruction manual download
How to select Brush color
Grinding power differs depending on Brush color.
Refer to the chart below and select the brush color based on the workpiece material and burr root thickness
Deburring
Cutter mark removal and polishing
Brush size
Select the brush size based on workpiece size and shape, interfering objects such as jigs, attachable tool length and cycle time. It is recommended to use the brush size which is 1.5 to 2 times wider than the width of the surface of the workpiece.
Please watch the video below to see what is the difference of processing paths by brush size.
Processing conditions
Set the processing conditions depending on the purposes, deburring or cutter mark removal and polishing.
The 3 parameters of basic processing conditions are shown below.
1. Rotational speed 2. Depth of cut 3. Feed rate
How to set processing conditions for deburring
Rotational direction
Rotational direction of the Brush has a significant impact on the deburring capability.
For burrs in horizontal direction (i.e. side burr) generated after milling, machining must be done by up cut whereby the brush pushes upward against the burrs from the bottom.
When down cutting, there is a possibility that the burrs may not be removed properly because the burrs may get bent and stuck to the surface.
For vertical burrs (i.e. top burrs), there is no significant difference by rotational direction.
Initial processing conditions
| Product code | Rotational speed (min-1) | Depth of cut (mm) | Feed (mm/min) | Brush projection (mm) |
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| Recommended rotational speed | Maximum rotational speed | Vertical burrs | Horizontal burrs | Cutter mark removal | Polishing | Burr root thickness 0.05mm |
Burr root thickness 0.1mm |
Cutter mark removal/ Polishing |
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| A13-CB06M | 8000 | 10000 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 10 |
| A11-CB06M・A21-CB06M | 8000 | 10000 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 10 |
| A32-CB06M | 8000 | 10000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2～0.3 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 10 |
| A13-CB15M | 4800 | 6000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 10 |
| A11-CB15M・A12-CB15M・A32-CB15M | 4800 | 6000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 10 |
| A11-CB25M・A21-CB25M・A32-CB25M | 4000 | 5000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 15 |
| A11-CB40M・A21-CB40M・A32-CB40M | 2400 | 3000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 15 |
| A11-CB60M・A21-CB60M・A32-CB60M | 1600 | 2000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 15 |
| A11-CB100M・A21-CB100M・A32-CB100M | 960 | 1200 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5～1.0 | 0.3～0.5 | 4000 | 2500 | 300 | 15 |
Dry or wet machining
The tool can be used for both dry and wet (oil-based and water-soluble) machining.
Therefore, you can use the coolant which you are using in machining process.
Generally, wet machining are more effective to improve the surface finish quality and tool life.
How to adjust
If burrs remain
For horizontal burrs, up cut is recommended so that the brush tip pushes up the burrs.
If the edge is too rounded
To make sharp edge, increase the feed rate in 1,000mm/min increments within the range where burrs can be removed.
Increasing the feed rate also helps to reduce the cycle time.
Decrease the rotational speed in 10 to 20% increments within the range where burrs can be removed.
The grinding power of the Brush : Blue > White > Red > Pink
Select Brush color based on the workpiece material and burr root thickness.
To extend tool life
Increase the feed rate in 1,000 mm/min increments within the range where burrs can be removed.
Decrease the rotational speed in 10 to 20% increments within the range where burrs can be removed.
If the surface becomes rough
Change the Brush with higher edge quality.
Edge quality of the Brush: Pink > Red > White > Blue
Make sure to select appropriate Brush color based on the workpiece material and burr root thickness.
To improve surface roughness
Make sure to select appropriate Brush color.
Edge quality of the Brush : Pink > Red > White > Blue
The tool can be used for both dry and wet (oil-based and water-soluble) machining.
Wet machining may improve surface roughness and tool life.
When comparing in the same cycle time, increasing the number of passes makes bigger difference than decreasing feed rate.
Maintenance
Truing
When the brush is worn out unevenly, you can form the tip of the brush using a diamond disc blade.
Truing by a drilling machine
Truing by a lathe
If you want to cut off the brush, cut from the side of the brush using a diamond disc blade.
Operation safety measures
Always wear protective goggles, gloves and masks when operating the tool.
Wear long sleeved clothing and close the cuffs and outerwear sleeves to minimize skin exposure.
Cutting particles and burrs may scatter within an area around the work as the brush rotates.
Stay clear of this area.
Follow the precaution in use and safety measures for operators above without fail.
If you fail to observe them, there are following risks.
*A tool or a part of tool may crack, drop off, distort or break.
*Broken pieces of a tool or grinding dust may stick into your skin, or at worst stick into yours eyes, causing blindness.
*Dust generated by machining process may bring up skin irritancy or allergy.