Troubleshooting Abrasive Nylon Brush Guide

Is your brush not aggressive enough? Try one of these options:

  • Increase surface speed by increasing spindle RPM
  • Use a coarser grit abrasive
  • Increase brush diameter
  • Increase fill density
  • Decrease trim/filament length
  • Increase pressure

 

Is your brush too aggressive?  Try one of these options:

  • Decrease surface speed by decreasing spindle RPM
  • Use a finer grit abrasive
  • Increase trim/filament length
  • Decrease filament diameter
  • Reduce pressure

 

Are you looking for a smoother finish? Try one of these options:

  • Decrease filament size
  • Use a finer grit abrasive
  • Use the brush with coolant or cutting oil
  • Increase RPM
  • Increase brush diameter

 

Are you looking for a rougher finish?  Try one of these options:

  • Increase fialment size
  • Use a coarser grit abrasive
  • Decrease RPM
  • Decrease brush diameter

 

Are you noticing that your brush action/marks are not uniform?  Try one of these options:

  • Increase trim length/filament length
  • Decrease fill density and brush face. 
  • Automate the process to eliminate irregularities produced by human error

 

Are you looking for longer brush life?  Try one of these options:

  • Increase fill density or brush face width
  • Use less pressure - Brushes SHOULD NOT BE PUT UNDER EXCESSIVE PRESSURE

 

Are you having trouble with the brush filament smearing or melting?  Try one of these options:

  • Use less pressure - Brushes SHOULD NOT BE PUT UNDER EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
  • Decrease brush diameter
  • Decrease RPM
  • Use coolant