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The use of high performance abrasives More possibilities from A – Z Competence to the core
has become an important factor with millions of permutations
regarding both the function and eco-
nomic viability of production in most ATLANTIC abrasive products are The various application requirements
areas of industry. The progress in tool used in the automobile, steel and can seldom be fulfilled with a universal
development relates directly to the bearing industries as also indeed specification.
continuous optimisation of the quality within their supply chain. The quality is specifically tailored to
of abrasive products; Atlantik GmbH In order to satisfy the requirements, the application.
has sold such products throughout ATLANTIC abrasive products
the world for over 80 years under the achieve high stock removal rates and
trade name ATLANTIC. good surface finish. ● Grinding wheels and segments
Atlantik GmbH is your competent part- Today, the company produces approx. ● Diamond and CBN wheels
ner for the service and customer orien- 40 000 different products from which
tated production of bonded abrasives in numerous variations are also possible. ● Honing and superfinishing
all types of grain (aluminium oxide, sili- stones
con carbide, sintered aluminium oxide,
diamond and cubic boron nitride) in both
resin and vitrified bonds.
Contents
Applications 10
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Honing - Superfinishing
Honing
Stroke speed 1 1 1 1
Superfinishing
stone
workpiece
Superfinishing
stone
workpiece Superfinishing
cup- wheel
Identification
Grain
Alumina is a crystalline aluminium Microcrystalline sintered alumina diffe- Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a pure synthe-
oxide (Al2O3) and is divided into the rentiates itself from the conventional tic product and is produced from quartz
degree of purity i.e. NK - HK - EK (the fused alumina by the method of pro- sand and coke heated in an electric
purest). The raw materials are melted duction and properties. The special resistance furnace to approximately
in an electric arc furnace at approxi- manufacturing process produces a sin- 2200 °C. One differentiates between
mately 2000 °C; NK and HK grain tered alumina, which is particularly green and black silicon carbide, which
types are produced from calcined uniform with a fine crystalline grain has a slightly higher toughness.
bauxite, EK from pure alumina. The structure.
toughness of the grain can be influ- The fine crystalline structure allows Silicon Carbide is harder, more brittle
enced by the use of different additives only the breaking-off of small particles and sharper edged than alumina.
and defined cooling processes. from the whole, even under increasing Silicon Carbide is mainly used on hard
An increase in the Al2O3 content pressure; this results in each complete and brittle materials e.g. grey cast
increases the hardness and the friabili- grain particle being used to its maxi- iron, tungsten carbide and non-ferrous
ty of the grain. mum effect. metals.
Fused alumina 99,5 % Al2O3 Microcrystalline sintered alumina Silicon carbide green 98-99,5 % SiC
Identification: EK 1 Identification: EB or EX Identification: SC 9
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Grit size identification
Grit sizes
ATLANTIC products use grit sizes This means, for example, 60 grit size Grit sizes finer than 240 are no longer
according to DIN ISO 6344. The grain has been produced from a sieve with classified in terms of mesh size; they
particles are sorted into various groups 60 mesh holes per inch. The greater are the result of a complex sedimenta-
using standardised sieves. The nominal the number the finer the grit size. tion process.
grit size results from the number of
holes per inch in the sieve (mesh).
International Comparison
1000 5 12 4
1200 3 10 3
1500 2 8
2000 1 7
2500 5
3000 4
4000 3
6000 2
8000 1
Hardness - Method of hardness testing
The hardness denotes the strength by 200 represents an extremely soft using an alphabetical letter from A for
which each particle of grain is retained stone and 0 an extremely hard very soft to Z for very hard.
by the bonding within the honing stone.
stone. The hardness is identified by a The honing stone hardness for grit
number for vitrified honing stones with sizes 120 and coarser are identified in
a grit size of 150 and finer; a similar way to grinding wheels by
Hardness testing
The hardness grading of honing stones developed for grit sizes from 150 grit is the depth of the ball indentation;
is considerably more precise when and finer. the higher the value, the softer the
compared to the method used for This modified Rockwell-system utilizes stone.
grinding wheels. a ball applied under pressure onto the
A special method of testing has been honing stone block. The hardness value
Grit size 150 and finer 200 0 Pre - load 98.1 N (10 kg)
Grit size 120 and coarser A Z Main load 490.5 N (50 kg)
Grindo-Sonic
This method measures the natural It is dependent upon the physical E - Modulus which assists in establish-
vibration frequency of the abrasive properties and the dimensions. ing a nominal value of the product
product. The results can be converted into the hardness.
Bonding - Types of Impregnation - Coolant
Bonding
The vitrified bonds are based on The honing stone can be exactly suited at this point, the bond should then dis-
kaolin, feldspar, quartz and boron sili- to the application due to the large card the grain particle in order to allow
cates. The required honing effect can variety of vitrified bonds available. new sharp particles to be presented.
be achieved by using different mixes The bonding has the function of retain- Honing stones are manufactured mainly
of these raw materials combined with ing the grain particle in the honing in vitrified bonds. In special cases,
precise firing techniques during the stone until it is blunted by the machin- honing stones in a resin bond are used.
manufacturing process. ing process;
Honing stones containing graphite are Sulphurized or wax impregnated hon- Sulphurized honing stones should not
manufactured without exception from ing stones produce a film during the be used on non-ferrous metals due to
white aluminium oxide in a vitrified honing process between the stone and the possibility of discolourization of the
bond in 400 - 1000 grit sizes. The the workpiece; this provides the fol- surface.
special feature of this type of stone is lowing advantages:
the retention of graphite in the vitrified
bonding mixture; this provides a high ð Better surface finish
stock removal rate with a good surface
ð Less honing stone wear
finish. Main areas of application can be
found in the roller bearing, shock ð Better swarf removal
absorber and steel industries.
Impregnation Identification
Sulphur S
Wax W
Coolant / Filtration
A low viscosity (thin) honing oil is To achieve the best possible surface
Cause Effect
mainly used. The temperature of the finish, it is essential to maintain an
honing oil can also have an influence; adequate filtration system. Too cold ð high viscosity
a cold honing oil (eg. after a weekend (thick)
in winter in an unheated factory) Poor filtration means unfiltered par-
poor surface finish
increases the viscosity. In summer ticles, which in turn leads to deep
and/or as a result of using a coolant scratch marks. The industry does
tank with too little capacity, the honing however provide a wide selection of Too hot ð low viscosity
oil can become too thin due to the filtration systems. (thin)
higher temperature.
dimensional errors
Due to heat expansion of the machine
and the workpiece, it can lead to due to heat
problems in holding dimensional toler- expansion
ance. Ideally, the honing oil tempera-
ture should be 20-25 °C.
Insufficient ð no stock removal
filtration poor surface finish
Ideal:
Honing oil temperature 20-25 °C
Honing stone selection
Superfinishing
Fuel injection case hardened steel 1. Station SC9 800 -08-115 VUC S
nozzle body face 2. Station SC9 1000 -09 -90 VUB S
Artificial hip joints High alloy steel 1. Station SC9 320 - 4 -55 VDF 8 S
2. Station SC9 600 - 0 -50 VUF 8 S
3. Station SC9 800 - 04 -60 VUK489 S
4. Station SC9 1000 -06 -75 VUF S
Honing
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Application
Superfinishing (short stroke honing)
Description
Shape to DIN ISO 525
Edge profile
Dimensions BxCxL
Quality
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Honing stone profiles
Example of a
honing stone profile:
(Shape 5410/6)
1 0
2
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
6
8
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media and individually tailored specifications from the ATLANTIC product
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