ATI Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB) Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The ATI Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB) is a pneumatically controlled, articulated tool that holds standard hand deburring blades and media. Contact force is tuned by air pressure, and blades can be changed by hand without tools.
Axial and radial compliance keep a steady force on uneven surfaces, and operators can switch between full radial and single-axis compliance. With no high-speed moving parts and no motor noise, the CDB is well suited to collaborative robots.
Quick Verdict
An elegant way to automate light and medium deburring with the same blades operators already use by hand. Quiet, simple and cobot-friendly.
ATI Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB) at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Tool type | Compliant deburring blade holder |
Compliance | Axial and radial, switchable to single-axis |
Force control | Air pressure |
Media | Standard hand deburring blades, tool-free change |
Moving parts | No high-speed moving parts or motor |
Mounting | Robot adapter plate or bench/fixture in any orientation |
Materials | Plastic, aluminum, steel, brass |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Hand deburring blades remove burrs by scraping along an edge. The CDB holds such a blade on a compliant, pneumatically loaded articulation so it can follow edge variations while maintaining a consistent force.
Because there is no spindle, the tool is quiet and safe around people, and maintenance is minimal. Switching between radial and single-axis compliance adapts it to edges that vary in one direction or in all directions.
It can also be mounted on a bench while the robot presents the part, which is useful for small parts handled by a gripper.
Integration and Selection
Program the robot path along the edge with the blade at a consistent angle, and set pressure for the burr size and material. Choose robot-mounted or part-to-tool configuration.
Stock standard blades for quick replacement.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Plastics | Removing flash and parting lines on molded parts |
Aluminum machining | Deburring edges and holes |
Brass fittings | Chamfering and scraping |
Steel components | Light edge deburring |
Functional Uses
Edge deburring
Chamfering and countersinking
Scraping
Part-to-tool deburring on a bench
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Uses standard hand blades
Quiet, no motor
Switchable compliance
Mounts in any orientation
Limitations
Light to medium burrs only
Blade wear needs monitoring
Not for heavy material removal
Who Should Consider the ATI Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB)?
The CDB suits shops automating light deburring on cobots or robots with minimal investment.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. ATI Industrial Automation prices the CDB by size, options and quantity, so the final figure depends on the exact configuration. Budget for the complete tooling package, including fingers or adapters, mounting, air or electrical connections and commissioning time, rather than the module alone.
Further Reading
ATI Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB) FAQ
What is the ATI CDB?
A pneumatically compliant tool that holds standard hand deburring blades for robotic deburring.
How is force adjusted?
By changing the air pressure.
Does it have a motor?
No, it has no high-speed moving parts or motor noise.
Which materials can it deburr?
Plastic, aluminum, steel and brass.
Can it be bench-mounted?
Yes, on a bench or fixture in any orientation.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from ATI Industrial Automation.
