Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this detailed HVAC training video, Roman Baugh and Ty Branaman are Comparing Tools and Techniques of Copper Deburring. Using a digital microscope, they examine the actual surface damage caused by various deburring methods to show why technique matters just as much as tool selection.
What You'll Learn:
Why deburring copper tubing is essential for system efficiency and oil return
How burrs create turbulence, reduce efficiency, and cause refrigerant noise
Microscopic comparison of needle nose pliers vs. dedicated deburring tools vs. reaming tools vs swage tools
The impact of aggressive vs. controlled deburring techniques
How poor deburring affects flare quality and connection integrity
Best practices for copper cutting to minimize burr formation
The relationship between tool maintenance and burr creation
Tools and Techniques Covered:
Needle nose pliers (traditional method)
Dedicated deburring tools
Reaming tools
Tubing expanders for deburring applications
Proper copper cutters and wheel maintenance
Key Takeaways:
Proper technique is more important than tool selection
Dull copper cutter wheels create excessive burrs
Aggressive deburring can damage copper and compromise flare integrity
Quality work prevents system contamination and connection failures
This is skilled trade work - take the time to do it right the first time. Remember: respect your copper, maintain your tools, and never stop learning!
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
In this detailed HVAC training video, Roman Baugh and Ty Branaman are Comparing Tools and Techniques of Copper Deburring. Using a digital microscope, they examine the actual surface damage caused by various deburring methods to show why technique matters just as much as tool selection.
What You'll Learn:
Why deburring copper tubing is essential for system efficiency and oil return
How burrs create turbulence, reduce efficiency, and cause refrigerant noise
Microscopic comparison of needle nose pliers vs. dedicated deburring tools vs. reaming tools vs swage tools
The impact of aggressive vs. controlled deburring techniques
How poor deburring affects flare quality and connection integrity
Best practices for copper cutting to minimize burr formation
The relationship between tool maintenance and burr creation
Tools and Techniques Covered:
Needle nose pliers (traditional method)
Dedicated deburring tools
Reaming tools
Tubing expanders for deburring applications
Proper copper cutters and wheel maintenance
Key Takeaways:
Proper technique is more important than tool selection
Dull copper cutter wheels create excessive burrs
Aggressive deburring can damage copper and compromise flare integrity
Quality work prevents system contamination and connection failures
This is skilled trade work - take the time to do it right the first time. Remember: respect your copper, maintain your tools, and never stop learning!
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
