Kennametal Extrude Hone Evo enhances ECM

Kennametal says that electrochemical machining (ECM) can be performed without stray machining attack, thus enhancing surface finish, using the company’s newly developed Extrude Hone Evo.

Extrude Hone Evo is Kennametal's next generation of ECM solutions featuring proprietary generator technology delivering from 3 to 100 kW power, depending on machine configuration. The system is available in various standard layouts: single or dual cell, or even in multi-cell configurations, thanks to its modular design and construction. According to Kennametal, Extrude Hone Evo is simple to configure and easy to integrate into modern production lines.

Reliability being at the heart of production control requirements, Evo provides for online monitoring and control of all relevant parameters. The online feature is also beneficial in delivering remote process demonstrations.