Deburring ECM (ECD)

Deburring ECM, or Electrochemical Deburring, is a highly effective application of ECM used to remove burrs from machined parts quickly and consistently. It is ideal for internal or hard-to-reach burrs that are impossible to address with mechanical tools.

Materials Machined

• Steel (carbon, alloy, stainless)
• Nickel based alloys
• Aluminium
• Brass and Copper

Market Sectors

• Aerospace: Hydraulic components and gearboxes.
• Automotive: Engine parts and fuel injectors.
• Defence: Firearm components.
• Formula 1: Engine and transmission parts.
• Medical: Orthopaedic and surgical instruments.

Key Benefits & Numbers

• Dramatic Time Savings: Reduces the deburring time from minutes to seconds per part.
• Total Burr Removal: Removes burrs as small as 20 µm that are impossible to remove consistently with mechanical methods.
• Cost Efficiency: Eliminates the need for a manual deburring labour force, reducing production costs by up to 70%.

Relevant Industry Standards

• ASTM B888: Standard Practice for the Specification of Electrochemical Deburring and Finishing of Metals.
• ISO 13715: Technical drawings—Edges of undefined shape—Vocabulary and indications on drawings.
• SAE AS5045: Standard for the removal of burrs on aircraft and aerospace hydraulic systems.

Academic References

• Electrochemical deburring – A comprehensive review
• Research on Electrochemical Controllable Machining Technology of Small-Sized Inner Intersecting Hole Rounding

Downloadable Data Sheet

Compact ECM System Spec – PECM Systems