Decrease Lead Time and Enhance Precision with Our In-House Honing Services
In 2024, Liberty Precision took a significant step forward by bringing honing services in-house with the acquisition of an advanced Accu-Bore Through-Hone machine. This state-of-the-art equipment, featuring six separate stations, allows us to provide precise and efficient honing for a variety of parts. The addition has transformed how we meet our customers’ needs, offering major benefits in time, cost, and precision.
The Benefits of In-House Honing Services
Reduced Lead Times
Previously, we relied on external vendors for honing services, which often led to extended lead times due to shipping, scheduling, and other coordination challenges. By bringing this process in-house, we can eliminate unnecessary delays and speed up production timelines.
Cost Savings
In-house honing not only reduces shipping expenses but also allows us to manage costs more effectively by controlling every step of the production process. These savings are passed along to our customers, providing better value without compromising quality.
Precision and Consistency
Honing is essential for achieving exceptionally tight tolerances, particularly for parts with through-bores smaller than 0.0005 inches. Our climate-controlled facility ensures that temperature fluctuations do not impact the machining process, maintaining tolerances as tight as ±0.0001 inches. This capability is a game-changer for industries that demand unparalleled accuracy, such as defense and aerospace manufacturing.
Post-Treatment Precision
Many parts require honing after processes like heat treating or plating. Heat treatment can cause parts to shrink, while plating often results in unpredictable material buildup. Honing restores these parts to their precise dimensions, ensuring they meet exact specifications.
Common Applications for Honing
Honing services are particularly crucial for parts like spools and cages that require extremely tight tolerances. Our new honing capability and advanced equipment enable our team to handle these complex parts efficiently and consistently.
Specialized Machining for Defense and Aerospace
Our decision to integrate honing services into our operations aligns with our ongoing commitment to supporting demanding sectors like defense and aerospace manufacturing. As an AS9100 certified machine shop, we understand the importance of delivering high-precision components that meet rigorous industry standards.
By combining honing with our existing CNC machining services, like CNC Swiss machining and CNC milling, we provide a comprehensive solution for customers seeking top-notch quality and efficiency.
Partner with Liberty Precision for Honing Services You Can Trust
Some machine shops attempt to achieve tight tolerances without honing, an approach that can lead to inconsistent results and costly errors. At Liberty Precision, we prioritize process control, leveraging our advanced honing capabilities to deliver precise, reliable results every time.
Our investment in this new technology underscores our dedication to staying ahead of the curve and providing innovative solutions for our customers. Whether you require extremely complex machining or high-volume production runs, we’re equipped to meet your needs with exceptional accuracy and precision.
So what are you waiting for? Bring us your most complex parts! Liberty Precision is up to the task, no matter how challenging! Contact us today to learn more or request a quote.