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Diamond sleeve honing tool

US6679766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2002
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B33/085
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A honing tool assembly adapted to be chucked in a honing machine for reciprocation and rotation, the assembly comprising a diamond-plated tool for honing cylindrical bores in a workpiece, the diamond-plated tool having a spiral pattern on a cylindrical outer surface, a central bore in the tool adapted to receive a tapered rod engageable with a tapered surface on the central tool opening, the tool being provided with a longitudinal slot that allows the outside diameter of the tool to expand as a force is applied to the tapered rod whereby stock is removed from bore walls of the workpiece with precision roundness and concentricity.

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