{"id":6088053,"date":"2026-05-29T09:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boeck-technology.de\/?page_id=6088053"},"modified":"2026-06-02T08:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:48:04","slug":"waterfall-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.boeck-technology.de\/en\/glossar\/blech\/waterfall-profil\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterfall profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6088053\" class=\"elementor elementor-6088053\" 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-42595156 process-line wd-section-stretch e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42595156\" 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 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edge rounding with a continuous transition between surface and edge. <br \/>The goal is a reproducible edge condition with controlled material removal along the workpiece 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-31d660e wd-section-stretch e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31d660e\" 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-1a9a87ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1a9a87ee\" 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\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-definition-box\">\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Formation of a waterfall profile<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    A waterfall profile is created through uniform tool engagement and controlled edge processing during mechanical post-processing.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Crucial factors are stable process parameters, reproducible tool guidance, and a homogeneous initial state of the component edge.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-info-box\">\r\n\r\n    <h3>Factors influencing the edge profile<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>tool intervention<\/li>\r\n      <li>contact pressure<\/li>\r\n      <li>tool wear<\/li>\r\n      <li>material properties<\/li>\r\n      <li>process stability<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Effects on edge quality<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    A uniform waterfall profile improves the reproducibility of edge processing and stabilizes subsequent coating and manufacturing processes.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Especially when there are high demands on coating capability and component feel, a homogeneous edge condition has a positive effect on component quality.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-info-box\">\r\n\r\n    <h3>Typical quality effects<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>consistent edge quality<\/li>\r\n      <li>stable coating conditions<\/li>\r\n      <li>improved component feel<\/li>\r\n      <li>reduced post-processing effort<\/li>\r\n      <li>reproducible edge processing<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Relationship to edge rounding<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    In the edge rounding process step, material is processed in a controlled manner at the workpiece edge to create defined edge profiles and a reproducible transition between surface and edge.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    A uniform waterfall profile is considered the target state for stable and reproducible edge processing.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-process-box\">\r\n\r\n    <span>Related process step<\/span>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/edge-rounding-sheet-metal\/\">\r\n      Edge rounding of sheet metal\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Difference between waterfall profile and fingernail effect<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The waterfall profile describes a uniform and reproducible edge contour. In contrast, the fingernail effect describes an asymmetrical edge contour resulting from unstable machining conditions.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-info-box\">\r\n\r\n    <h3>Technical differences<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <ul>\r\n\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Waterfall profile:<\/strong>\r\n        uniform material removal\r\n      <\/li>\r\n\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Fingernail effect:<\/strong>\r\n        asymmetrical edge contour\r\n      <\/li>\r\n\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Waterfall profile:<\/strong>\r\n        reproducible edge condition\r\n      <\/li>\r\n\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Fingernail effect:<\/strong>\r\n        unstable edge geometry\r\n      <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2>FAQ<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n    <h3>What is a waterfall profile?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A waterfall profile describes a smooth rounding with a controlled transition between surface and edge.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"boeck-faq-item\">\r\n\r\n    <h3>Why is a uniform edge profile important?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Uniform edge profiles improve coating capability, process stability and reproducible subsequent processes.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\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\/glossary\/sheet-metal\/fingernail-effect\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n\r\n      <strong>Fingernail effect<\/strong>\r\n\r\n      <span>\r\n       Leistungsverlust rotierender Lamellenwerkzeuge bei zu hoher Drehzahl.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/glossary\/sheet-metal\/edge-radii\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n\r\n      <strong>Edge radii<\/strong>\r\n\r\n      <span>\r\n        Smooth transition between surface and edge.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/edge-rounding-sheet-metal\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n\r\n      <strong>Edge rounding of sheet metal<\/strong>\r\n\r\n      <span>\r\n        Process for controlled rounding of workpiece edges.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"\/en\/glossary\/sheet-metal\/trumpet-profile\/\" class=\"boeck-link-card\">\r\n\r\n      <strong>Trumpet profile<\/strong>\r\n\r\n      <span>\r\n        Edge rounding with a wide transition to the surface through a pressing action principle.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\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>Waterfall-Profil \u00a0Das Waterfall-Profil beschreibt eine gleichm\u00e4\u00dfige Kantenverrundung mit kontinuierlichem \u00dcbergang zwischen Fl\u00e4che und Kante. 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