HONING
INTRODUCTION
The dimension and geometrical
accuracies obtained by the normal
methods of machining like turning,
milling, etc are limited
The geometrical errors include
circularity, cylindricity, flatness and
parallelism of functional surfaces.
INTRODUCTION
The poor surface finish will lead to
the rupture of oil films on the
peaks of the micro irregularities,
which lead to a state approaching
dry friction and results in
excessive wear of rubbing
surfaces.
Here therefore fine finishing
surfaces are employed by the
process called honing.
PROCESS
The operation follows boring or
reaming.
The tool and part should be
clamped well to achieve a good
dimensional accuracy.
It is therefore, essential that
previous operation must be
accurate in regard to position and
alignment.
PROCESS
Here either the tool or part should be
stationary and another to be followed
with rotational and reciprocating motion
Abrasive stones are fitted around the
periphery of a honing tool head.
PROCESS
Pressure from a push rod in the honing
head is transmitted through a cone to
individual wedges and pressure plates
behind the stones. As this pressure is
applied, the tool simultaneously
rotates and reciprocates.
PROCESS
PROCESS
BEFORE. AFTER
Surface finish obtained is only
depended upon the grit and the grade
of the abrasives used.
Normally 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm
allowance is required.
20-30 microns for finish honing, the
rest of the stock can be rough honed.
HONING STONE
Rectangular in shape.
Honing stones are rectangular in
shape.
They contain a large number of
abrasive grains held together by
a bonding material.
HONING STONE
Stone dimensions and stone
holders will vary for different
sizes and applications.
Specification for grain type, grit,
grade structure and bond of the
stones will also change for
individual job requirement.
HONING STONE
Surface finish depends mainly by
selecting a finer grit stone.
For cast iron and non-ferrous
material silicon carbide grit
stones are used.
For steel, aluminum oxide grit
stones are used. For finishing
operations, silicon carbide stones
are used for all materials.
HONING STONE
Therefore, honing machines are
fitted with hydraulic or
mechanical feed devices for the
expansion of the honing tool.
COOLING LUBRICANT FOR
HONING
Honing lubricant is made up of
petroleum base.
Contains multiple additives of
chlorine, sulphur and
phosphorous components.
Honing oils must be continuously
filtered and cooled with the help
of filtering equipment's and
chillers with magnetic separators.
COOLING LUBRICANT FOR
HONING
The oil should have good
properties of rinsing, greasing
and cooling.
The metal and the stone particles
generated from honing should be
washed away with the lubricants.
ADVANTAGES
Fast stock removal
Geometric accuracy
Surface finish control.
DISADVANTAGES.
Expensive operation
MRR rate is less
Tool cost is high
Proper primary operation is
required.
APPILCATIONS
Steering rods
Automobile axles
Cylinder bores
Bearings.
etc.
