What size Flex-Hone should I use?
What size Flex-Hone should I use?
Flex-Hones are made oversize so you need to choose the size based on the size of your cylinder. If your cylinder is a non-standard size select the next largest size. For example, for a cylinder that has been machined to 3-3/8”, choose a 3-1/2” hone.
How many times can you use a Flex-Hone?
For many end users, one Flex-Hone tool will last forever. For our high volume OEM customers, however, this is a bigger issue.
Who makes Flex-Hone?
Brush Research Manufacturing’s Flex-Hone Tool For over 60 years, BRM has been a leader in the art and science of surface finishing.
Do you need to hone a Nikasil cylinder?
Nikasil is to hard to actually be honed, unless you’re using a diamond hone. The only thing you’re doing when you hone a nikasil lined cylinder is deglazing it, which is a good thing. Use a ball hone, or a scotch bright pad.
What grit do you hone cylinders?
The best grit for honing cylinders is a 320 grit. You want that grit because it can get through aluminum oxide quickly, removing surface scratches in the process.
What can you use for cylinder honing oil?
1. Use a Good-Quality Lubricant
- Water soluble oils.
- Mineral oils.
- Cutting fluids.
- Tapping fluids.
- 10-30 weight motor oil (for use with engine cylinders)
- Hydraulic brake fluid (for use with hydraulic brake cylinders)
What is a flex hone tool used for?
The Flex-Hone®, also known as the cylinder ball hone, is commonly used to reduce Ra, Rk and Rpk values while maintaining Rvk and Vo volume for oil retention. Using the Flex- Hone® Tool for surface finishing allows the sizing tools to do their jobs quickly and accurately without fighting surface finish.
Where are flex tools made?
Germany
FLEX largely operates independently – including German manufacturing headquartered in Germany.
