Chamfering edges is an essential machining process that removes sharp edges and burrs from holes or components, creating a beveled transition between surfaces. With Erix Tool’s automatic chamfering systems, this process can be performed quickly, accurately, and on both the front and back sides of a workpiece — all in a single operation.
How Chamfering Works
Erix chamfering tools use a patented folding wing mechanism. The tool enters the hole with the cutter (wing) folded inside the spindle. Once it passes through the hole, the wing swings out automatically by centrifugal force, allowing you to perform back chamfering or front and back chamfering without repositioning the workpiece.
Types of Erix Chamfering Tools
Erix offers chamfering tools in three standard configurations:
- 30° Chamfering Tools – Ideal for shallow edge finishes.
- 45° Chamfering Tools – The most commonly used angle for general deburring and edge preparation.
- 60° Chamfering Tools – Used for steeper, precision chamfers.
Each tool is available for a wide range of hole diameters 4.8–6900mm (0.188″–2.866″) and uses interchangeable wings made of HSS or carbide inserts (ISO P40 or K20 grades) for superior cutting performance and tool life.
Operating Procedure
- Setup
Secure the Erix chamfering tool in the machine spindle and ensure the wing can swing freely within the workpiece.
- Spindle Rotation
- Start rotation counter‑clockwise when entering the hole.
- Feed slowly — max. 0.20 mm/rev (0.008″/rev) — until the wing is fully through the hole.
- Once clear, reverse spindle rotation to clockwise for cutting the chamfer.
- Feed and Speed
Speeds and feeds are determined using Erix’s reference tables based on material type and tool diameter. Example: when cutting plain carbon steel with carbide inserts, use ≈338 RPM and 0.14 mm/rev (0.0055″/rev).
- Coolant and Finishing
Use coolant through the spindle where possible to improve chip removal and surface finish. Reduce speed and feed slightly at the end of the operation to achieve a smoother chamfer edge.
Technical Highlights
Automatic back chamfering: up to 68.3 mm (2.688″) hole diameter.
Chamfer angles: 30°, 45°, 60°.
Shanks (CS): metric 6–50 mm; imperial 3/8″–2″ (9.5–50.8 mm).
Insert options: carbide for high‑performance cutting.
Coolant‑through spindle: improved tool life and chip evacuation.
Erix Tool’s automatic chamfering systems deliver precision, efficiency, and versatility, making them a standard for edge preparation in aerospace, automotive, and general industry. Whether you need front, back, or combined chamfering, Erix provides a robust solution for demanding machining requirements.
Contact Erix Tool today to discuss your chamfering application or to request a quotation for standard or custom-made chamfering tools.