What is honing?

Honing is the ultra-precise bore machining process trusted by job shops and manufacturers to create parts that perform at the highest levels of speed, reliability and efficiency. No boring or grinding process is capable of delivering such precise levels of roundness, straightness and surface geometry at a lower cost per part.

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  • How it works

    The honing process uses a set of engineered abrasive stones arranged around a tool or mandrel. The tool spins as it is stroked in and out of the bore, while at the same time the abrasive stones are expanded against the wall of the bore. Together these rotational and reciprocal movements grind away at the interior surface of the bore to achieve precise bore geometry and surface finish.

  • What is honing used for?

    Stock removal

    Tightening tolerances

    Polishing bores

    Finishing bores

  • Honing applications

    Hydraulic cylinders, valves and other hydraulic components

    Gun barrels

    Engine cylinders, cylinder sleeves, pistons and connecting rods

    Diesel fuel injector components

    Small Engines