Isotropic Superfinishing: A High-Powered Solution for Complex Parts Finishing

摘要

Increasing demands for higher product quality combined with pressure for cost reductions require new solutions, especially for suppliers of engine and transmission components, as well as companies active in the fields of propulsion technology and energy production. One such solution is the worldwide patented REM Isotropic Superfinish (ISF) technology. REM Chemicals, Inc,. and Roesier Oberflaechentechnik GmbH have been cooperating in this field for two years, with Rosier developing special finishing equipment and ceramic finishing media in conjunction with REM for the ISF process. By smoothing of the parts surface down to Ra of 0.02 μm and Rz of 0.2 μm, the parts operating characteristics with regard to friction, wear, and operating temperatures are sigmificantly im-proved, with a substantial increase of the part's fatigue life.