DIAMOND BURNISHING

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

Diamond burnishing tools 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.

Read the case study to learn how diamond burnishing saved this manufacturer from having to purchase a $130,000 grinding machine.

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!

PROVEN QUALITY

The burnishing process has been refined and improved for over 100 years and has a proven record of success.
Monaghan Tooling Group and Elliott Tool Technologies continue this long tradition by providing the industry’s highest quality burnishing tools.

DIAMOND BURNISHING TOOL DIMENSIONS

DIAMOND BURNISHING – STICK TOOL STYLE

DIAMOND BURNISHING – BORING BAR STYLE

OPERATING PROCEDURE

DIAMOND BURNISHING – 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 – 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.

TECHNICAL REFERENCE AND DOWNLOADS

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DIAMOND BURNISHING

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

ADVANTAGES

LOW MICROINCH FINISH

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

WORK HARDENING

LOW COST

VERSATILITY

EASY-TO-USE

PROVEN QUALITY

DIAMOND BURNISHING TOOL DIMENSIONS

DIAMOND BURNISHING – STICK TOOL STYLE

DIAMOND BURNISHING – BORING BAR STYLE

OPERATING PROCEDURE

DIAMOND BURNISHING – STICK TOOL STYLE

DIAMOND BURNISHING – BORING BAR STYLE

TECHNICAL REFERENCE AND DOWNLOADS

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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