PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT FEATURE High precision vertical honing machine


Delapena has launched a high precision vertical honing machine designed for low to high volume manufacture of small to heavy components. PrecisionHone is part of the company’s latest range of electronically controlled machines that employ Siemens’ digital HMI. It holds tolerances down to 1 micron with sub- micron adjustment and has a honing capacity from 1.14mm to 80mm diameter, subject to application. According to Delapena PrecisionHone


offers a reduced price per part and is suitable for applications including automotive manufacture. It will support production of a broad range of parts including hydraulic valve bodies, small cylinder liners, valve spools, water pumps and flexure sleeves. Customised tooling and tailormade abrasives are offered to further extend its flexibility. In operation PrecisionHone supports an


optimised process with tolerances and geometries to below 2µ, lapping stages can be eliminated. Quick change tooling allows reduced cycle time which in turn reduces work in progress and associated costs. The control system supports conversational programming via an intuitive touch screen while pushbutton, closed door, hands-free operation allows


the machine to be run by both skilled and non-skilled personnel. A spindle system with integral stone expansion results in stable, accurate and repeatable stone adjustment. The stroking system is capable of standard, short and single stroking for a single pass cycle. Spindle speed is fully adjustable and the


programmable feed can be set from 0.1-30 microns per second with incremental feed adjustment of 0.1-10 micron. The feed movement is via a precision ballscrew. “PrecisionHone capitalises on the


benefits of vertical honing and couples the best of established technology with innovation to deliver industry-leading results,” says managing director Martin Elliott. “It offers high quality, high performance and represents best value.” For reduced cost and downtime the


PrecisionHone can be remotely accessed via an internet connection to the control unit which enables global remote access for assistance, immediate diagnostic assessment and rapid support.


Delapena


T: 01242 516341 www.delapena.co.uk


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Quick change tooling allows reduced cycle time which in turn reduces work in progress and the associated costs


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