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Tungsten Carbide Rotary Burrs

Solutions for Industry

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Introduction
Master Abrasives
The MASTER® brand is known internationally
as a high-quality brand of abrasives, tools and
consumables by Master Abrasives, accredited
to ISO 9001 standards. As an independent UK
owned company with over 50 years’ experience in
the abrasives market, we supply industry with high
performance tungsten carbide burrs.

We aim to provide solutions for industry through

both our products and professional service. Master
burrs are manufactured with precision to provide
high stock removal rates and long life. Our technical
application team works with customers worldwide
to find solutions for applications and help to achieve
improved productivity with high quality, cost-effective
products.

Our comprehensive range of burr shapes, sizes and

fluting styles ensures we can offer a tool that meets
the most demanding application.

Applications
Due to the nature of tungsten carbide and its extreme
hardness, the range of applications and uses for carbide
burrs is extensive.
The automotive, aircraft, precision engineering and foundry
industries are typical users and applications include the
machining of:
• Aluminium, plastic
• Brass, copper, cast iron, bronze
• Unhardened steel
• Hardened steels, stainless steels, nimonic alloys, titanium.

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Cut Types
The Master range of cut styles has been developed over years of application experience, with single, double, coarse, diamond, and
ripper (Aluminium) cut being offered. We can also develop specifically modified cuts to suit specific and tough applications.

Cut Selection Guide

Material Cut Type

Single Cut Double Cut Coarse Cut Diamond Cut Ripper Cut

Aluminium, Plastic X

Brass, Copper, Cast Iron, Bronze X X X X

Unhardened Steel X

Hardened Steels, Stainless Steels,

X X X
Nimonic Alloys, Titanium

Fibreglass X

MASTER® Single Cut

General purpose cut suitable for use on stainless steel, hardened steel, cast
iron and weld preparation.

MASTER® Double Cut

Allows fast stock removal and increases production rates. Effectively reduces
chips as the material is removed, resulting in improved control and a smoother
running burr. Recommended for working on materials which produce long
chips, such as soft steels and cast iron welds.

MASTER® Coarse Cut

Available in double or single coarse cut.
Suitable for stock removal and finishing on non-ferrous metals such as brass,
copper and zinc.

MASTER® Diamond Cut

The staggered tooth geometry provides more cutting edges which result
in greater material penetration of heat treated steels and tough alloy steels.
Provides faster metal removal and smoother cutting action with improved
control.

MASTER® Ripper Cut

Free and fast-cutting for rapid stock removal on non-ferrous materials,
including aluminium, soft steels and reinforced plastics. Produces a good finish
with minimum tooth loading.

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Cylinder Without End Cut

Ref. No. A050603 A0251103 A031403 A041606 A061203 A061606 A081906 A102006 A122506 A162506

Head- Ø mm 1.5 2.5 3 4 6 6 8 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 6 11 14 16 12 16 19 20 25 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 3 6 3 6 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 38 50 50 50 63 60 65 69

Cylinder With End Cut

Ref. No. B0150603 B0251103 B031403 B041606 B060503 B061606 B081906 B102006 B122506 B162506

Head- Ø mm 1.5 2.5 3 4 6 6 8 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 6 11 14 16 5 16 19 20 25 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 3 6 3 6 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 38 50 50 50 63 60 65 69

Cylindrical Ball Nose

Ref. No. C0251103 CO31403 C041203 C041606 C061203 C061606 C081906 C102006 C122506 C162506

Head- Ø mm 2.5 3 4 4 6 6 8 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 11 14 12 16 12 16 19 20 25 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 3 6 3 6 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 38 50 50 50 63 60 65 69

Ball Nose
Ref. No. D01501503 0030303 D040403 D050503 D060603 D060606 D080806 D101006 D121206 D161606

Head- Ø mm 1.5 3 4 5 6 6 8 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 1.5 2.8 3.4 4 5 4.7 6 9 11 14

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 60 38 38 38 44 50 50 49 51 58

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Oval
Ref. No. E030603 E060903 E101606 E122206 E162506 E192506

Head- Ø mm 3 3 10 12 16 19

Head- Length mm 6 9 16 22 25 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 47 60 66 69 69

Ball Nose Tree

Ref. No. F031203 F061203 F061606 F101906 F122506 F162506

Head- Ø mm 3 6 6 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 12 12 16 19 25 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 56 50 63 65 69

Pointed Tree
Ref. No. G030603 G031203 G061203 G061606 G081906 G102005 G122006 G122506 G162506

Head- Ø mm 3 3 6 6 8 10 12 12 16

Head- Length mm 6 12 12 16 19 20 20 25 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 50 50 63 60 63 65 69

Flame Shape
Ref. No. H030603 H051003 H081906 H123206 H163606

Head- Ø mm 3 5 8 12 16

Head- Length mm 6 10 19 32 36

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 63 76 80

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Ball Nose Cone

Ref. No. L031003 L031203 L061606 L082206 L102706 L122806 L163006

Head- Ø mm 3 3 6 8 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 10 12 16 22 27 28 30

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 6 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 50 69 74 76 77

Cone Included Angle 12o 14o 7o 22o 14o 28o 28o 31o

Ref. No. M030903 M031203 M031603 M061203 M061906 M10606 M122206 M162506

Head- Ø mm 3 3 3 6 6 10 12 16

Head- Length mm 9 12 16 12 19 16 22 25

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 38 38 53 50 63 69 73

Cone 60o Cone 90o

Ref. No. M121106 M161506 M191806 Ref. No. M120606 M160806 M191006

Head- Ø mm 12 16 19 Head- Ø mm 12 16 19

Head- Length mm 11 15 18 Head- Length mm 6 8 10

Shank- Ø mm 6 6 6 Shank- Ø mm 6 6 6

Overall length mm 58 61 65 Overall length mm 54 57 58

Inverted Cone
Ref. No. N030403 N060603 N060806 N101006 N121206

Head- Ø mm 3 6 6 10 12

Head- Length mm 4 6 8 10 12

Shank- Ø mm 3 3 6 6 6

Overall length mm 38 44 50 53 57

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Specials
At Master Abrasives we offer to work with you to find the solution to your
application problems. Our team of technical representatives work with you to
achieve improved productivity with high quality, cost-effective products. This
can be through the application of one of our standard stock items or when
required our team will work at developing a special design specifically to suit
your application, for example a Chip Breaker Cut.

Our manufacturing team then set to work on developing the most cost-efficient
production method on our state of the art machinery to produce your burrs,
the result being the most productive and cost-efficient burr for your application.

Long and Double-Ended Shank Burrs

Within our extensive range we also offer a selection of Master burrs with
long shanks to allow access to hard-to-reach areas and solve long reach
application problems.

Master can also supply a comprehensive range of double ended burrs to

further aid in productivity and cost savings for our customers.

Coatings
A range of wear coatings, such as titanium nitride, is available to improve burr
life and to suit demanding applications.

Tungsten Carbide Burr Kits

Master carbide burr kits offer a selection of shapes for a variety of
applications, including general purpose deburring. These kits are extremely
popular with toolmakers, maintenance engineers and are an ideal addition
to any comprehensive tool kit.

6mm shank kit

5 piece set of 6mm shank burrs in double cut
B122506 DC, C122506 DC, D121206 DC, F122506 DC
and L122806 DC.

3mm shank kit

10 piece set of 3mm shank burrs in double cut
A031403 DC, B031403 DC, C031403 DC, D030303 DC,
E030603 DC, F031203 DC, G031203 DC, H030603 DC,
L031003 DC and M031203 DC.

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Running Speed Guide - approx. R.P.M. in 1000s

Head Dia. 1/8” 5/32” 1/4” 5/16” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 1”

Materials 3mm 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 13mm 16mm 25mm

Alum, Zinc Base, Plastics 20-90 10-60 10-50 10-50 10-40 10-30 8-20

Cast Iron, Brass, Copper 40-90 20-50 20-50 15-40 10-30 10-25 10-20

Glass Fibre 40-90 30-50 20-30 15-20 15-20 10-15 8-10 5-8

Mild Steel, Bronze 60-90 50-80 30-40 25-40 20-30 15-20 10-15 8-10

Nimonic, Titanium, Stainless

40-80 30-60 25-50 20-40 15-30 10-20 8-15
Hardened Steels, Ceramics

Note: Coarse teeth burrs should be run faster than fine teeth burrs.
Long shank burrs should be used at lower running speeds.

How to Order

C 12 25 06 DC

Optional
Shape Head Diameter Head Length Shank
Cut Style Features e.g.,
Cylindrical (mm) (mm) Diameter (mm)
Double Cut DC Long Shank,
Ball Nose C 12 25 06
Double Ended

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The right tool for the job

At Master Abrasives, we recommend that you use the right tool to get the most efficient use from your carbide burrs, reducing
production costs and minimising risks from Hand Arm Vibration. As distributors for a range of high quality pneumatic and electric
tool brands, we are happy to advise in the selection of the best tool for your application.

Pencil Grinder Miniature Precision Tool

ZPD212......... Micro Air Die Grinder 0.12HP
Rear exhaust, 60,000 RPM high speed for fine deburring
For use with 3mm or 1/8” accessories

Right Angle Grinder

ZDG-236....... Mini Air Angle Die Grinder 20,000 RPM for general
........................................ purpose stock removal

ZP319............ Air Angle Die Grinder 18,000 RPM for general purpose
...................... stock removal
ZDG-302....... Air Angle Die Grinder 18,000 RPM 0.9HP
ZDG-3226..... Air Angle Die Grinder (115°)

Extension Grinder
ZP315 5”....... Extended Air Die Grinder 22,000 RPM
ZP314 3”....... Extended Air Die Grinder 22,000 RPM
ZDG-301AL... 3 ½” Extended Air Die Grinder 22,000 RPM 1HP
ZDG-301L..... 5 ½” Extended Air Die Grinder 22,000 RPM 1HP

Inline Grinder
ZP313............ Air Die Grinder 22,000 RPM
ZDG-231....... Mini Air Die Grinder 25,000 RPM
ZDG-301....... Air Die Grinder 23,000 RPM 0.9HP
ZDG-S216..... Air Die Grinder 15,000 RPM
ZDG-376A..... Air Die Grinder 3,600 RPM

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Information
Operator
• The standard tooth pitch on a Master tungsten carbide burr will suit almost all operations on any
material as long as the burr is run at the correct speed.

• Apply constant movement and light pressure when in use. Remove high spots first and then
traverse the work. Excessive pressure should not be applied as this can cause impact damage to
the burr especially on very hard materials or irregular shapes.

• A cutter should never be allowed to lock, or wedge, in the workpiece profiles or cavities since this
will certainly result in shattered teeth and/or a broken shank.

• Check that the collet is the correct size and not worn or eccentric. The cutter must run true.
Rotational eccentricity produces a type of hammering that will affect the finish of the work and
jeopardise the life of the teeth and the shank.

• The workpiece should be securely held in either a vice, or a jig, so that it cannot move whilst cutting.

• If the teeth of a cutter tend to get clogged (i.e. when cutting aluminium, brass etc.) they should be
cleared periodically by cutting into a spare piece of soft cast iron. Also the occasional application of
tallow is helpful.

Safety
• Always wear ear, eye and face protection as well as protective safety gloves.

• Follow the running speed guide on page 8

• Long shank burrs should be used at lower running speeds.

• Select the correct shape, size and cut for the job.

• Use the appropriate tool and ensure that it is regularly maintained.

• Insert the shank well down in the collet, but not as far as the radiused shoulder below the head.

• Don’t use low running speeds for burrs, this can cause tooth loading and chipping.

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Enquiry form
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APPLICATION
Application type

Stock removal (light or heavy)

Component type

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PRODUCT
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Master product details

Master product code

POWER TOOL
Tool brand and model

Condition

Date of last service

Speed RPM

Suitable power/air supply

OPERATOR
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Send us a copy of the above form completed to arrange your Master carbide burr trial.

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Tel: 44 (0) 1327 703813 Email: sales@master-abrasives.co.uk
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