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Honing manufacturing is a low velocity abrasive machining technique. Honing consists of a tool with three or more abrasive stones which is rotated while in contact with the work feature. By controlling the pressure, velocity, the feature is ground to an accurate configuration and finish.
Typically, the stones are made from silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, cubic nitride, or diamonds. These materials are combined and bonded together.
Honing will not affect the location of a cylindrical feature, but is rather used to refine a previously manufactured cylinder. Honing can be utilized to correct a cylinder that is out of round, wavy, or tapered.
Often, honing is utilized to create a crosshatched or multi-directional finish roughness. This type of surface is great for friction type cylinder applications, where seating of sealing rings is important.
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