A high-volume bearing manufacturer was looking to improve the finishing operation for the barrel rollers. The current process utilized 1000-grit silicon carbide stones with sulfur treatment. The customer wanted to improve stone life, achieve better part quality, and eliminate the sulfur from their process, since it is bad for the environment and causes damage to the machines over time.
The engineers from Alfons Schmeier recommended their newest superfinishing technology utilizing sintered corundum grit without sulfur treatment. The result was greater stability, superior surface qualities, and 300% better tool life! See the process summary below for details.
