DIAMOND BURNISHING

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AN INEXPENSIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY TOOL FOR PRODUCING A MIRROR-LIKE SURFACE FINISH.

Diamond burnishing is a process that can be used in a wide array of applications to achieve a required surface finish and in some cases, increase hardness. With its versatility and user-friendliness, diamond burnishing has helped manufacturers across the globe eliminate costly secondary operations. 
Manufactured by Elliott Tool Technologies, diamond burnishing tools are made with replaceable diamond stems for a low-cost method to produce an ultra-smooth surface finish on linear surfaces. Available in inch and metric slim-line, square, offset, on-center, and boring bar styles.
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DIAMOND BURNISHING ADVANTAGES

LOW MICROINCH FINISH

  • Produces a 4 to 8 Ra surface finish in one pass.
  • Improves surface irregularities and tool marks.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

  • Diamond burnishing is a repeatable and consistent process.
  • Fast cycle times – measured in seconds, not minutes!

WORK HARDENING

  • Burnishing increases the surface hardness through the cold working process and compressive forces.
  • Increases metal’s resistance to fatigue and failure at stress points.
  • Produces a dense and uniform surface.

LOW COST

  • Eliminates secondary machines and set ups.
  • Eliminates secondary processes such as grinding, honing and polishing.
  • Elliott burnishing tools feature long lasting and replaceable wear parts, reducing total cost over the life of the tool.

VERSATILITY

  • Burnishing is effective for many different part configurations.
  • Suitable process for a variety of metals – all ductile metals can be burnished!

EASY-TO-USE

  • MTG and Elliott burnishing tools require limited training to operate.
  • Easy to maintain and repair.
  • Common repair parts are always stocked!

DIAMOND BURNISHING APPLICATIONS & CASE STUDIES

DIAMOND BURNISHING TOOL OPTIONS

STICK TOOL STYLE

The diamond burnishing tool is designed for use in lathes and similar machines. The tool should be mounted so that the diamond is perpendicular and on center to the surface being burnished.
Part Preparation: 100/120 RMS
Feed Rate: .003”/.004” (750 Max Surface Feet per Minute)
Coolant Required: Water soluble or oil
Can be used on most metals with a hardness below HRC40.
Diamond burnishing tool
Elliott Diamond burnishing tool product layout

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Elliott Diamond Burnishing Tool operating procedure

BORING BAR STYLE

The boring-bar style diamond burnishing tool is designed for lathes or similar turning machines to provide an improved surface finish on a manufactured part.
Part preparation: 100/120 RMS
Feed rate: .003”/.004” (750 Max Surface Feet per Minute)
Coolant required: Water soluble or oil
Maximum tool reach: 2.861”
Minimum hole diameter: .500”
Can be used on most metals with a hardness below HRC40.
Diamond burnishing tool layout

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Diamond burnishing tool stick tool style operating procedure

TECHNICAL REFERENCE AND DOWNLOADS

Need a little more information about Elliott diamond burnishing tools? Detailed product PDFs are available below.

Diamond Burnishing Brochure Includes standard diamond burnishing kit options.

Setting and Operating Instructions: S2300-00 (Stick Tool)

Setting and Operating Instructions: S2295-00 (Boring Bar)

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