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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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High Performance Gear Honing Process
The Machine
- 28 HP digitally controlled, direct drive, independent work & tool
spindle
- Radial tool spindle motor is integrated into the hone ring casting
- Robust cast iron machine bed
- High thermal stability
- High resolution encoders for work & tool
- Quick change, hydraulically actuated tool system
- Easy to operate & Set up
- Easily adaptable to customer specific automation
The Tool
- Precision hone with an aggressive grit structure
- High metal removal
- Low tool pressure
The Process
- Single flank honing
- Work and tool are independent, axes synchronized electronically
- Both flanks are honed without reversing (a small offset is made without
stopping the axes
- Short cycle times
The Results
- High energy honing reduces noise in assembled gear boxes
- Lead, involute and tooth spacing are improved
- Surface finish lines run diagonally from tip to the root of the
tooth - this interrupts irritating frequencies
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