Honing

Honing is a surface treatment process used in metalworking to improve the surface quality of workpieces. This process is used particularly frequently for cylindrical components such as bores and cylinders.

During honing, a rotating grinding stone or grinding tool is inserted into the workpiece and guided by movements in axial and radial directions. This process produces fine abrasive grains that remove the workpiece material and thus smooth the surface. Compared to other processes such as grinding, honing is characterized by precise control of the surface finish.

Honing offers several benefits, including improving cylinder shape, removing machining marks and achieving tighter tolerances. It helps to optimize the function and performance of machine components, especially when it comes to moving parts such as pistons in engines.

Selecting the appropriate honing process and the right honing tools is crucial to achieve the desired surface properties. Overall, honing is an important step in metal processing that helps to produce precisely machined workpieces with improved mechanical properties.