Big Size Flexible Honing Brush

Description

The Flex-Hone brush is a resilient, flexible honing tool that utilizes a gentle abrading process. Its design allows the abrasive globules or stones to conform to the surface, making the tool self-centering and self-aligning, as well as suitable for use in out-of-round bores.

The process operates at low temperatures and low pressures, exposing the underlying metal structure to create a durable, long-lasting surface free from the fragmented, amorphous, or smeared metal often left by prior machining. This results in a cross-hatch pattern with recesses that are crucial for oil film retention.

Structure

1.  Abrasive balls: Nylon matrix embedded with silicon carbide (SiC) particles, offering excellent self-sharpening properties; aluminum oxide (AO) versions are also available.

2.  Core: Twisted steel wire shaft; flexible and bendable, allowing for slight misalignment.

3.  Shank: Compatible with CNC machining centers, electric drills, and robotic spindles.

Key Advantages

1. Self-centering capability; capable of honing irregular holes and intersecting hole junctions.

2. Flexible action; preserves the workpiece's original dimensions without gouging.

3. Suitable for automated CNC batch processing, eliminating the need for manual labor.

4. Extended tool life with wet honing (using cutting fluid); faster wear occurs during dry honing.

Application

- Deburring of hydraulic valve blocks and intersecting oil passages (most common application)

- Honing and carbon deposit removal for the bores of hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, and cylinder liners

- Precision bore polishing for stainless steel, aluminum, and cast iron components

- Surface treatment of engine cylinder blocks and piston bore walls

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