One Way Flow
Abrasive Flow Machining
With the invention of the
Abrasive Flow Machining process, Extrude Hone Corporation
developed an entirely new finish machining tool — a plastic, abrasive laden polymer with
very special properties that allow it to selectively and controllably abrade surfaces that
it flows across. A broad family of these abrasive medias are available to achieve a wide
range of results from
deburring to
surface polishing.
With standard Abrasive Flow Machining the abrasive media is extruded back and forth
through a workpiece. With One Way Flow Abrasive Flow Machining, the abrasive media
flows through the tooling and workpiece in only one direction. This allows the media to
exit freely from the part for faster processing and easier cleaning, as well as, the use
of simpler, quick-change tooling.
Media
Extrude Hone Corporation has developed an amazing array of durable, hard-working
media formulations that are capable of producing very precise and highly productive
results.
Media
Viscosities vary from ‘just below a brick’ to materials thin enough to flow
at nearly the speed of sound through tiny 0.5 mm nozzles. The rheology profiles of the
media are just as diverse with some media much thicker at rest than in use, and others
that are just the opposite. Abrasive grain sizes range from a fine 5 microns to 1000 microns and
larger. All of Extrude Hone Corporation’s abrasive medias are remarkable in their ability
to flow without clogging or separating, to be stored for long periods without degradation,
and to not break down after continuous cycling and working. A broad menu of both
standard and custom formulations are available.
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| Electrical System |
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Weight |
Connection Voltage 230 460 VAC
Rated Motor Output 5 hp
Rated Motor Current 14 / 9 Amp |
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Machine 2100 lbs / 950 kg
Power Unit 350 lbs / 160 kg
Compressed Air 80 psi / 5.5 bar |
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Media / Hydraulic
Cylinder |
Media Volume
(per stroke) |
Max. Media
Pressure |
Max. Media
Flow Rate* |
| 8/6 in (200/150 mm) |
700 cu in (11.5 l) |
1400 psi (96.5 bar) |
10.7 gpm (40.5 l/min) |
| 3.25 in -
82 mm |
11 in -
280 mm |
91 cu in -
1.5 L |
3.25 in -
82 mm |
| 6 in -
150 m |
11 in -
280 mm |
311 cu in -
5.1 L |
3.25 in -
82 mm |
| 3.25 in - 82 mm |
11 in -
280 mm |
91 cu in -
1.5 L |
3.25 in -
82 mm |
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| Standard Hydraulic Power Unit |
2500 psi (172.4 bar)
6 gpm (22.7 l/min) |
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| Standard Controls |
- Stroke counter
- Cycle complete light and horn
- Start / stop
- Automatic / manual mode
- Advance / retract
- Allen Bradley PLC
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Contact us today about our AFM One Way Flow machine.
email or call 1-800-367-1109