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Analysis of Honing Material Removal Rate and Surface Quality Using Electroplated Oilstone
Hao Su1,2, Changyong Yang3, Yucan Fu3
1Ningbo Institute of Technology, Beihang University, Ningbo 315800, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 8, 2025
Summary
Electroplated oilstones offer faster material removal for hard-to-cut stainless steel valve sleeves, while sintered oilstones provide better surface finish. A sequential honing method optimizes both efficiency and quality in electro-hydraulic servo valve manufacturing.
Area of Science:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Science
- Tribology
Background:
- Precision manufacturing of electro-hydraulic servo valve sleeves is vital for valve performance and longevity.
- Valve sleeves are often made from hard-to-cut martensitic stainless steel, posing machining challenges.
- Existing honing methods for these components lack efficiency and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of electroplated and sintered oilstones in honing martensitic stainless steel valve sleeves.
- To analyze the influence of honing parameters on material removal and surface quality.
- To develop an optimized honing strategy for improved efficiency and surface finish.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of electroplated and sintered oilstone morphology.
- Development of metrics like equivalent honing depth and material removal rate per unit width.
- Experimental investigation of parameter effects on honing depth, material removal, surface morphology, and roughness.
Main Results:
- Electroplated oilstones demonstrated a material removal rate 2.5 times higher than sintered oilstones.
- Sintered oilstones yielded a superior surface quality compared to electroplated ones.
- A sequential honing approach (electroplated followed by sintered) improved efficiency by 1.6 times.
Conclusions:
- Electroplated oilstones are effective for rapid material removal in precision machining.
- Sintered oilstones excel in achieving high-quality surface finishes.
- A hybrid honing strategy combining both oilstone types offers a balanced solution for efficient and high-quality manufacturing of hydraulic components.
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