New-Gen Ultrasonic Deburring System Removes Burrs and Fibers While Using 95% Less Energy
ultraTEC has introduced the new machine generation in the A25 series.
The new A25 S redefines precise and non-contact deburring. The new generation comes with a completely revised design and with many new features.
The A25 ultrasonic deburring system can remove disruptive burrs or fibers from metal or plastic parts automatically and contact-free. For this purpose, the components are guided along in a process water basin upstream of a patented ultrasonic sonotrode, whose generated vibrations cause the burrs to oscillate in an energy-efficient manner and break off with sharp edges in a process-safe manner.
In all machining processes or the casting of metal and plastic parts, unwanted burrs and fibers occur at edges or cross holes. Deburring these is one of the mandatory tasks in order to make cutting edges sharp and durable to meet hygiene requirements for implants. Currently, companies mainly deburr using manual grinding, automated ECM (electrochemical machining) processes or high-pressure waterjet deburring -- but, very often, components still have to be deburred manually.
Save up to 95% Energy with the Ultrasonic Process
When compared to deburring with high-pressure water, the ultrasonic process requires 20 times less energy; moreover, the process water can be disposed of without any problems. The heart of the A25 ultrasonic deburring system is a patented sonotrode that is firmly anchored in the process water tank. Stimulated by a generator, the sonotrode oscillates back and forth 20,000 times per second over 0.1 millimeters. The process allows burrs to be oscillated and removed in a process-safe manner.
A25 Ultrasonic Deburring System Features Digital Control
On the A25, cutting edges or cross-drilled holes of components are guided along the tip of the sonotrode at a defined angle with the aid of an industrial robot that can operate 24/7 -- the A100 ultraTEC machine for larger components also works according to this principle. For micro parts that cannot be gripped with a robotic arm, the company has developed the B10 ultrasonic deburring system. Here, the sonotrode sits on the robot arm and is guided along the component.
Before and After Ultrasonic Deburring
The programming of all systems is similar to the CAM programming of milling centers and is created offline. Using IoT-based (Internet of Things) remote maintenance modules, the machine can be controlled web-based, for example, to rectify faults without an on-site service visit.
Since July 2022, the start-up ultraTEC has been a company of the international VOLLMER GROUP from Germany.
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