How many times can you use a Flex-Hone?

This is a very frequently asked question and the hardest to answer as there is no true answer. For many end users, one Flex-Hone tool will last forever.

What size Flex-Hone should I use?

Flex-Hones are made oversize so you need to choose the size based on the size of your cylinder. If your cylinder is a non-standard size select the next largest size. For example, for a cylinder that has been machined to 3-3/8”, choose a 3-1/2” hone.

What grit Flex-Hone should I use?

Hones with 180 to 240 grits are good choices for general deglazing where the cylinder is not going to be bored or honed. A 320 grit, and even sometimes as fine as 400 grit are often used in high performance applications with high performance ring sets.

How much material does a Flex-Hone remove?

0.0001″
The Flex-Hone® tool is a surface finishing tool, not a material removal tool. We are reducing the rough peaks of a surfaces micro-structure and typically we only remove a small amount of material. Typical 30-40 strokes to achieve the cross hatch will remove just under 0.0001″ of material.

How long do flex hones last?

forever
How long does it last? This is a very frequently asked question and the hardest to answer as there is no true answer. For many end users, one Flex-Hone tool will last forever.

What kind of oil do you use for a ball hone?

Fortunately, most job shops can use a good quality general purpose honing oil such as Goodson’s Clear Honing Oil (HO-10, HO-50) or Sunnen’s MB-30 Honing Oil.

What is Flex-Hone made of?

The Flex Hone® Tool is a resilient, flexible honing tool used to improve the internal surface finish while also being able to deburr a bore or cylinder. It is comprised of abrasive globules laminated onto the ends of flexible nylon filaments.

How do you clean a Flex-Hone?

Do not use solvents when operating the Flex-Hone. Thoroughly clean the cylinders after honing with a soft nylon brush using warm water and detergent. Oil the cylinder after cleaning to prevent corrosion.

Is cutting oil the same as honing oil?

Honing oil is a liquid, solution or emulsion used to aid in the cutting or grinding of metal, typically by abrasive tools or stones, and may or may not contain oil. It can also be called machining oil, tool oil, cutting fluid, and cutting oil.

Can you use water instead of honing oil?

Yes, you can use water instead of honing oil. As mentioned, you can either use your honing stone dry or wet. Using it dry means that you need to use a lubricant to protect its pores. Meanwhile, using it wet means that you have to submerge the honing stone in water.