Compact Honing Machine

Kadia launched the latest version of its E-line compact honing machine February 11. The second-generation E-line takes up 2.8 square meters and is aimed at manufacturers working in small to medium batch sizes. The device can hone bores of 1.5mm in small components and operate machining tasks at up to 40-50mm, for use in hydraulic or precision automotive parts. It also features a redesigned LH2x honing spindle, a larger working area, and optional integrated deburring. According to Henning Klein, Managing Director of Kadia Produktion GmbH + Co., the E-line is suitable for prototype production, small batches, and series machining.

The new honing spindle includes three direct drives for oscillation, rotation, and expansion housed in a monocoque structure for reducing vibrations. According to Kadia, the new LH2x honing spindle improves on previous versions with higher cutting speed, faster material removal and easier servicing.

The new E-line’s working area is larger than previous versions. The machine’s rotary table has a 30% larger diameter for fixtures, which Kadia says increases the range of components the device can process. The new rotary table also features adaptive weight control for component handling, automatically adjusting to move heavier components more gently to reduce imbalance and lower wear and tear. The loading area is 12% wider than the previous E-line for better loading ergonomics.

Aside from its basic configuration components, the E-line also includes optional attachments for integrated deburring, automatic brush changing, and a rotary measuring axis.

In a statement, Managing Director Klein said the new machine improves on its earlier version while maintaining a compact footprint.

“With the second generation of the E line, we bring precision honing, flexibility, and economic efficiency onto a common platform,” Klein said. “The machine is more versatile, faster, more robust — and still extremely compact.”

For more information on Kadia's honing machines, see their website.