Honing

In honing, a simultaneous rotating and reciprocating motion between an abrasive stone and the workpiece causes the removal of a small amount of material.  The resulting workpiece surface is one of high precision and uniform finish.

Process Characteristics

Uses a bonded abrasive stone for removing small amounts of material from metallic and nonmetallic surfaces
Is a two-motion process (rotation and reciprocation)
Stones are self-sharpening
Minimizes heat and distortion
Lubricants are essential
Provides size and microinch finish control with crosshatch surface pattern

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.