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For perfect cylinders and internal surfaces. When cylindricity, roughness, and service life are crucial, honing is often the best solution.
BO-Solutions hones cylinders, hydraulic precision parts, and bearing bushings with an tolerances of to within 5 microns, resulting in a controlled surface that is ready for use.
Honing is a fine machining process for the inside of holes and cylinders. Material is removed in a very controlled manner using rotating, oscillating honing stones.
Unlike boring or reaming, honing not only corrects the dimensions, but also:
The result:
Cylinders that are perfectly round and machined precisely to size and ideal for use, for example for seals, pistons, bearings, or hydraulic applications.
Moreover, honing is often more cost-effective than internal grinding, while the quality is just as high or even better for many applications.
We combine measurable precision with practical return.
Range & tolerances:
This makes honing ideal for critical diameter fits where standard drilling or turning is insufficient.
Process characteristics:
In this way, cylinders acquire not only the correct size, but also the correct surface and load-bearing profile.
Honing is indicated when:
Applications:
Are you unsure whether to choose honing or internal cylindrical grinding? We think with you based on your application and provide honest, technical advice.
Honing cylinders or finishing internal holes?
Do you have a part where the inside really needs to be right – in terms of both dimensions and surface finish? We will inspect your part and advise whether honing, cylindrical grinding, or a combination is the best approach.
You can come to us for:
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Honing is a fine machining process for the inside of holes and cylinders. Using rotating, oscillating honing stones, the surface is made smooth and precisely sized. The process improves roundness, cylindricity, and roughness, and creates a cross-hatch pattern that benefits lubrication.
In honing, a tool with grinding stones is inserted into the bore. While the tool rotates and moves up and down, small amounts of material are removed. The pressure, speed, and grit are adjusted to:
This creates a very uniform surface that is perfectly suitable for seals, pistons, bearings, and guides.
You hone cylinders when:
In short: you hone cylinders when “approximately right” is not sufficient, and you want the certainty that the inside is measurably perfect.