Thermal Deburring Systems (TEM) Method and Process The thermal deburring method is a thermal-chemical process that affects only the burrs, leaving the adjacent surfaces untouched. The components to be processed are placed in a pressure chamber that is then filled with a gas mixture and ignited. Suitable combustible gases are hydrogen, methane, and natural gas. The temperature increases within milliseconds to between 2500°C and 3000°C when the gas mixture is ignited. Due to their surface to volume ratio, the burrs on the workpieces absorb radiant heat that cannot be diverted into the interior of the workpiece. This results in an accumulation of heat that incinerates the burr. The resulting oxide is deposited on the workpiece surface. The oxide layer produced during TEM can be easily removed in a downstream washing process.