Honing

When you need critical ID tolerances or superior microfinish requirements, we can hone your compenent for the highest level of precision.

Honing is a machining process that produces a precision surface on a metal workpiece by rubbing it against an abrasive stone along a controlled path.

Honing is mainly used to improve the exactitude of a surface but can also improve the surface texture. Honing is only used in components that demand the highest level of precision.

When your parts call for critical ID tolerances or superior microfinish requirements, Dearborn has the capabilities. Our ability to hone very small, deep diameters in difficult-to-machine materials is one of the many ways Dearborn has built a reputation for superior precision machining.

When you need critical ID tolerances or superior microfinish requirements, we can hone your compenent for the highest level of precision. | Dearborn, Inc.

Our capabilities include the following:

  • Hone sizes from .156” to 2.00” diameter, up to 12’ deep
  • Hone sizes from .750” up to 8.00” diameter, up to 20’ deep
  • Microfinishes from typical 63 RMS to 8 RMS, typical of pultrusion dies, can be provided as required
  • Hole size variance as small as +/-.0005 depending on material application
  • Precision small diameters, .156” diameter by 36.00” long honed bores available
  • Blind hole honing available
  • OD honing size range from 1.00” to 6.00” OD available
  • Materials that we hone regularly include Inconel®, titanium, Hastelloy®, heat treated stainless steel, beryllium, etc.