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Posted by beecrofter on May 6, 2008, 11:16 am
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> I've been asked to help with the design of honing systems for cutting tool=
s,
> mostly as a preparation for TiN and other ion coatings. =A0I've had some o=
f the
> physics explained to me and it's fascinating! =A0One of the methods use ru=
bber
> particles coated with diamond dust accelerated in a fluidized bed that the=
tools
> are cycled through. =A0You can get a very fine mirror finish without exces=
sive
> erosion of the actual cutting edges. =A0The fine finish when coated has su=
perior
> low friction properties.
>
> Finish is a big issue with cutting tool manufacturers and the coating indu=
stry.
> I'm blessed to have such access to TiN coating that I have a coated tea-ba=
g
> squeezer, and any thing else I could want. =A0So, I'm happy to make even a=
small
> contribution. =A0Does anyone know where I can find more info about these h=
oning
> processes?
Find the trade magazine Cutting Tool Technology. Recent articles on
fluidized honing , a bit beyond me.It's a free pub to the trade.
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