What Is Deburring? Deburring is the process of removing small imperfections on a part known as burrs, such as tiny, raised, or sharp edges left behind after cutting, drilling, stamping, grinding, or machining. Even though burrs are often small, they can create big problems if they aren’t removed. By using deburring tools such as blades, brushes, files, countersinks, abrasive wheels, and specialty scrapers, operators can create smooth, safe, precise edges on a wide var