Description:

The Flex-Hone Tool is an indispensable equipment for precision honing applications, designed to be securely held in a collet, chuck, or similar holding device. This tool prioritizes adaptability by recommending the use of the shortest shank possible for diverse applications, ensuring control and effectiveness during the honing process.

Key Features:

• Secure Holding Mechanism: Achieve optimal results by securely holding the tool in a collet, chuck, or similar device, providing stability during precision honing.
• Optimal Shank Length: Enhance control and adaptability by using the shortest shank possible for your specific application, allowing versatility in honing tasks.
• Lubrication and Continuous Rotation: The tool should be well coated with lubricant and rotated continuously before entry, maintaining rotation until fully removed from the part to ensure thorough and efficient honing.
• Variable RPM Range: Adapt the tool to a range of spindle speeds, operating between 60 to 1200 RPM. Smaller diameters require higher spindle speeds, with a recommended starting range of 500-800 RPM.
• Cutting Oil Requirement: To minimize heat, prevent tool loading, and suspend removed materials, the tool must always be used with a high-quality cutting oil or honing fluid.
• Continuous Stroke Rate: Maintain a continuous stroke rate between 120 to 180 inches per minute for optimal honing results. The final stroking can be accelerated to achieve a 45° crosshatch finish.

Technical Information:

• Diameter and RPM Relationship: Adjust spindle speeds based on tool diameter; smaller diameters necessitate higher spindle speeds for efficient honing.
• Speed Experimentation: Users may need to experiment to find the optimum spindle speed for their specific application, with the recommended starting range provided.
• Maximum RPM Limitation: Ensure never to exceed 1200 RPM during operation to prevent potential damage to the Flex-Hone tool.
• Heat Management and Material Suspension: Always use a high-quality cutting oil or honing fluid to manage heat, prevent tool loading, and suspend the material being removed.
• Honing Time Guidelines: Use the minimum honing time necessary to achieve the required finish, with an average honing time ranging between 10-25 seconds or 5-15 strokes.
• Cylinder Cleaning Procedure: Post-honing, clean the cylinder using hot, soapy water and a cleaning brush. Dry the cylinder and continue to clean with a lint-free cloth coated with light oil or mineral spirits until the cloth remains clean.