ibex deburring system:
Tool for deburring even undefined
contours
Deburring cutter that adapts to any component geometry – for consistent deburring
YOUR BENEFITS
Low chatter tendency due to specially developed cutter geometry
Extremely long tool life of the cutters thanks to special geometry
High feed rates enabled by Cross-Cut grinding
Available in 3 pressure settings (soft, medium, hard) for soft to difficult-to-machine materials
Available as Flex version for all materials, with adjustable pressure setting
NEW: Extra small XS version for confined workspaces
Video 1: ibex presentation by our deburring expert
THE IBEX DEBURRING SYSTEM – consisting of compensating holder and cutter
ibex compensating holder in 5 versions
- ibex SOFT/ MEDIUM/ HARD: tension and compression compensation each up to 10 mm
- ibex FLEX: compression compensation up to 10 mm
- NEW! ibex XS: compression compensation up to 7 mm
- Consistent deburring results
- Shorter process times
- Low programming effort
- Compact design
- Very high wear resistance, sealed against contamination
- Recommended for robotic applications
ibex deburring cutter
- Low chatter tendency due to specially developed cutter geometry
- Extremely long tool life due to special geometry
- High feed rates enabled by Cross-Cut grind
Inspired by nature and implemented on the machine – the ibex deburring system.
The ibex (mountain goat) is perfectly adapted to its environment. Thanks to its specialized hooves, it maintains excellent grip even on the steepest terrain and can jump several meters high from a standstill, effortlessly overcoming rock edges or crevices. The ibex is a master at navigating where others cannot proceed. Regardless of the surface, the ibex is rightfully called “The King of the Mountains.”
Agile – in challenging components
We took these characteristics as a model to develop the “KEMPF ibex.” Wherever edges need deburring, this innovative compensating holder is used and demonstrates its strengths. Due to its high flexibility and the ability to deburr with both tension and pressure compensation, the clamped milling cutter adapts to any component geometry and reliably deburrs undefined edges, such as those on cast parts, cleanly, with process reliability, and uniformly. Subsequent manual deburring is eliminated.
TYPE IBEX SOFT / MEDIUM / HARD
Perfect for front and back deburring in a single operation
TYPE IBEX FLEX
Perfect for front-side deburring of undefined workpiece edges
TYPE IBEX XS
Perfect for front-side deburring in confined spaces
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Features of the ibex XS compensating holder
The ibex XS compensating holder is designed to accept an ibex cutter via the collet of its spindle. Once the cutter contacts the workpiece edge, the ibex XS’s compensation mechanism allows axial movement. This reliably compensates for dimensional deviations on the component both axially and radially. Thanks to its extremely compact design, most of the ibex XS compensating holder fits inside a collet chuck for 20 mm shank diameter, available for ER25 and ER32. |
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DIMENSIONS OF ALL 5 IBEX TYPES
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As soon as the milling cutter contacts the edge of the workpiece, it can perform axial movement through the linear bearing compensation of the ibex. In combination with the conical ibex deburring cutters, this also compensates for radial dimensional deviations of the component. This ensures that the deburring cutter always delivers consistent cutting performance on the workpiece, producing uniform deburring. |
APPLICATION EXAMPLE "SHAFT OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION"
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In the starting position, the cutter contacts the contour to be deburred, which in this machining example causes the cutter to be pushed upward. The ibex compensates for this movement and ensures that the cutter quickly returns to the starting position after the deburring cycle. |
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1. BEFORE:
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TIPS & TRICKS
• Gentle approach to the workpiece in a quarter circle prevents uneven deburring at first contact
• Increasing feed rate → reduces deburring chamfer
• Decreasing feed rate → enlarges deburring chamfer
• Machine without coolant to avoid thermal shock
• Climb milling prevents chatter marks and produces uniform deburring
• Higher spindle speed improves surface finish
• When space is limited, “ramping” can be used to approach and retract from the workpiece
Video 2: Deburring without programmed compensation
Video 3: Deburring of gear flanks
Video 4: Deburring cast component
Video 5: Deburring aluminum extruded profiles
Video 6: Deburring cast parts at Götz Maschinenbau
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