Author Archives: Janelle Schade

Troubleshooting Poor Surface Finish Achieving the desired surface finish is essential for component performance. Common causes of poor surface finish include: Improper Abrasive Selection: Using the wrong honing stone can lead to excessive roughness or inconsistent patterns. Solution: Select appropriate … Continue reading →

Measuring Surface Roughness (Ra, Rz, etc.) Surface roughness is a critical factor in honing, directly affecting performance, wear resistance, and sealing capability. The most common roughness measurements include: Ra (Roughness Average): Measures the average deviation of peaks and valleys on … Continue reading →

Precision Honing for Tight Tolerances Precision honing is a specialized process designed to achieve extremely tight tolerances in bore size, roundness, and straightness. This technique ensures: Dimensional Accuracy: Capable of holding tolerances as tight as .00015 inches. Consistent Bore Geometry: … Continue reading →

Metals Commonly Honed Honing is widely used for finishing metal components, improving bore geometry, and achieving tight tolerances and surface finishes. The most commonly honed metals include: Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminum is often honed for aerospace, automotive, and hydraulic … Continue reading →

Honing Machines: Horizontal vs. Vertical Honing machines are designed to perform precise material removal to achieve a highly accurate bore size and surface finish. The two primary types of honing machines are: Horizontal Honing Machines: Best suited for small-diameter, long-length … Continue reading →

What is Honing? Honing is a precision machining process used to improve the geometric form and surface finish of a metal workpiece. The process involves a mandrel equipped with an abrasive stone, often impregnated with diamond or other hard materials, … Continue reading →