Troubleshooting Wire Brush Guide

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

  • Increase surface speed
  • Increase wire size
  • Decrease trim length
  • Increase fill density or brush face width

 

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

  • Decrease wire size
  • Decrease RPM
  • Decrease face width and fill density
  • Choose a brush with longer wire length

 

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

  • Switch to an Abrasive Nylon Brush
  • Decrease wire size
  • Choose a brush with longer wire length
  • Increase RPM
  • Increase fill density or brush face width

 

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

  • Increase wire size
  • Decrease RPM
  • Decrease face width and fill density
  • Decrease trim length

 

Are you having problems with rolling or peening burrs instead of removing them?  Try one of these options:

  • Switch to an Abrasive Nylon Brush
  • Increase brush diameter
  • Increase wire size

 

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

  • Increase trim length/wire 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
  • Decrease wire size
  • Use less pressure - Wire Brushes SHOULD NOT BE PUT UNDER EXCESSIVE PRESSURE

 

Are you having trouble with wire breakage?  Try one of these options:

  • Use less pressure - Wire Brushes SHOULD NOT BE PUT UNDER EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
  • Decrease wire size