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When you’re working with dies, molds, and gears, it is important to have parts that meet the necessary specifications. Unfinished surfaces or surfaces with burrs and other imperfections can affect performance, which is not acceptable in any industry. Thankfully, you can use abrasive flow machining, also known as extrude honing, to finish your precision dies.…

The automotive industry is one of the main industries that Extrude Hone AFM is involved in. With the increase of horsepower and the enhanced surface finishing capabilities that extrude honing offers, it’s no wonder why many in the automotive industry trust Extrude Hone AFM with their abrasive flow machining needs. If you are considering utilizing…

The school buses are running once again, your kids are out of the house, and you just might be feeling a bit of nostalgia. Do you remember your days at school and how even though there were some first day jitters, more than anything there was a buzz of excitement for that first day of…

Semi-conductors are very intricate pieces of material that require extremely precise finishing. In order to precisely machine semi-conductors, it is important to utilize advanced technology and processes like abrasive flow machining.  If you are working with semi-conductors, you may be wondering just how abrasive flow machining, aka extrude honing, can help. Here are answers to…

The aerospace industry has very strict tolerances. Not only does safety have to be the highest priority, but these extremely tight tolerances need to be met to ensure proper operation. In addition, airlines are always competing for slight edges over the competition. With extrude honing services from Extrude Hone AFM, you can ensure that your…

They say everything is bigger in Texas and they mean it! In fact, Houston, TX has one of the nation’s more vibrant economies. The city sits on the Gulf of Mexico and is a hub for shipping and oil industries, but that doesn’t mean it’s all about drilling and transportation. In actuality, there are countless…

Hydraulic machines are intricate systems that consist of a variety of components. Believe it or not, many of those components would actually benefit from extrude honing services. Abrasive Flow Machining Can Help Enhance Manifold Operation The manifold of a hydraulic system can receive numerous benefits through abrasive flow machining. In fact, if you’re only going…

Extrude honing, also known as abrasive flow machining, is a process that is used to smooth, polish, and/or deburr surfaces. Though the technology has only been around for a few decades, it has become increasingly popular. Today, abrasive flow machining is utilized in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, food processing, medical, and…

Extrude honing, also known as abrasive flow machining, is a process by which an abrasive-laden material is passed through a compartment to deburr or polish the surface. It can also be used to radius a compartment, which wouldn’t be possible to do manually. One of the biggest uses of abrasive flow machining is for surface…

Extrude honing is a process that involves pushing an abrasive-laden material through a small compartment or component. It is intended to deburr and smooth surfaces that are not possible to manually polish. With extrude honing, small components from automobiles and other machinery are able to be polished, deburred, and cleaned. Extrude honing, also known as…