Oxide removal for cut edges
Laser, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting leave a dark oxide layer on the edge. Left on, it hurts weld quality and coating adhesion. We match the right brush or wheel to your machine to bring the edge back to clean metal.
See it in action
Video: Removing Oxide from laser and plasma cut parts. Watch on YouTube
Why it matters
Oxide scale and heat tint block paint, powder coat and welds from bonding properly. Removing it right after cutting means fewer rejects downstream.
Disc-style machines use oxide brushes. Roller-style machines use oxide wheels that follow the sheet contour. The right one is decided by the machine you run.
Tools we supply
Oxide brushes
Wire-fill brushes in disc format for machines that run disc heads, with a long tool life.
Oxide wheels
Spring-packed wheels for roller-style machines, adapting to the sheet contour.
Read the full guide: oxide brushes and wheels.
What we'll ask you
Your machine and brand, the disc size or wheel size, the connection, and what needs to come off: laser oxide, plasma or oxy-fuel scale, weld heat tint, or mill scale. We also ask how clean the result needs to be.
Works with your machine
We match tools to the machine you run, including:
Don't see yours? Choose "Other" in the finder, or call us.
Common questions
Is oxide the same as slag?
No. Slag is hardened molten material stuck to the edge. Oxide is a thin dark layer on the cut surface. They are often both present on plasma and flame cuts and may need two steps.
Do I need an oxide brush or an oxide wheel?
If your machine uses disc heads, a brush. If it uses rollers, a wheel. Tell us your machine and we will confirm.
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