{"id":6087909,"date":"2026-05-29T09:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boeck-technology.de\/?page_id=6087909"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:38:02","slug":"edge-radii","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.boeck-technology.de\/en\/glossar\/blech\/kantenradien\/","title":{"rendered":"Edge radii"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6087909\" class=\"elementor elementor-6087909\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c80493 process-line wd-section-stretch e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c80493\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-61df8943 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61df8943\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e203390 elementor-widget__width-auto tfc-scoreboard elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e203390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Edge radii<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-777c2d7d color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"777c2d7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Edge radii describe rounded component edges that are created by controlled material removal during edge rounding. <br \/>In industrial sheet metal processing, this creates a reproducible, radius-like transition between surface and edge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-4a764f39 wd-section-stretch e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a764f39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5e07e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5a5e07e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"boeck-glossar-entry\">\r\n  <h2>Formation of edge radii<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Edge radii are created by mechanically machining the workpiece edge. The sharp-edged component edge is selectively machined to create a smooth transition between the surface and the edge.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-info-box\">\r\n    <h3>Factors influencing the edge condition<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>tool design<\/li>\r\n      <li>material properties<\/li>\r\n      <li>process parameters<\/li>\r\n      <li>contact pressure<\/li>\r\n      <li>tool intervention<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Impact on subsequent processes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Reproducible edge radii improve edge quality and stabilize subsequent machining and coating processes.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Especially with coated components, a smooth transition between surface and edge reduces the risk of coating defects and local stress peaks.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-info-box\">\r\n    <h3>Typical quality effects<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>improved coating capability<\/li>\r\n      <li>consistent edge quality<\/li>\r\n      <li>reduced risk of injury<\/li>\r\n      <li>stable subsequent processes<\/li>\r\n      <li>improved component feel<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Edge rounding as a process step<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    In the edge rounding process step, material is removed in a controlled manner from the workpiece edge to create edge radii or a reproducible radius-like transition.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The goal is to achieve uniform edge processing without uncontrolled material displacement or secondary burr formation.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-process-box\">\r\n    <span>Related process step<\/span>\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/edge-rounding-sheet-metal\/\">Edge rounding of sheet metal<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Difference between a sharp and a rounded edge<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Sharp-edged component edges often exhibit local stress peaks and increased loads on coatings. Edge radii, on the other hand, improve the uniformity of the edge condition.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-info-box\">\r\n    <h3>Technical differences<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Sharp edge:<\/strong> high local stress at the edge<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Edge radii:<\/strong> smooth transition between surface and edge<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Sharp edge:<\/strong> increased risk of coating defects<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Edge radii:<\/strong> more stable coating conditions<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>FAQ<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-faq-item\">\r\n    <h3>Why are edge radii important?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Edge radii improve edge quality, reduce sharp transitions and stabilize subsequent coating and processing processes.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-faq-item\">\r\n    <h3>How are edge radii created?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Edge radii are created by controlled material removal during mechanical edge processing.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Further topics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-link-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/edge-rounding-sheet-metal\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n      <strong>Edge rounding of sheet metal<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Process for controlled rounding of workpiece edges.<\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/glossary\/sheet-metal\/secondary-ridge\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n      <strong>secondary burr.<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Material ejection due to material displacement in subsequent processes.<\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/glossary\/sheet-metal\/ridge\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n      <strong>Burr<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Material protrusion at workpiece edges after machining processes.<\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/surface-finish-sheet-metal\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n      <strong>Surface finish sheet metal<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Process for generating defined surface states.<\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kantenradien Kantenradien beschreiben verrundete Bauteilkanten, die durch kontrollierten Materialabtrag w\u00e4hrend der Kantenverrundung entstehen. 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