Sunnen Products Company News Stories and Press Releases

Gun Barrel Honing System Hits Target for Pac-Nor Barreling

Honing machine outshoots hand lapping in manufacture of precision rifle barrels Manufacturing precision rifle barrels has always been something of an art that involves hand lapping of the bore surface twice, before and after the rifling profile is cut or swaged in by a rifling button. In fact, a bright, hand-lapped bore is considered one of the hallmarks of a precision rifle barrel, despite the...

Gun Barrel Honing System Hits Target for Pac-Nor Barreling

Honing machine outshoots hand lapping in manufacture of precision rifle barrels Manufacturing precision rifle barrels has always been something of an art that involves hand lapping of the bore surface twice, before and after the rifling profile is cut or swaged in by a rifling button. In fact, a bright, hand-lapped bore is considered one of the hallmarks of a precision rifle barrel, despite the...

Honing Machine integrates multilingual 9.1 in. Siemens control.

Capable of handling bore diameters from 0.750–8 in. and lengths up to 11 in. for all types of blocks up to 46 in. long, SV-15- can run, with separate 3 hp spindle and 1 hp stroker motors, standard Sunnen tools as well as the DH-series diamond hone head. Included 9 in. Siemens touchscreen PLC providesÂ real-time display of bore shape. Along with auto dwell, features include automatic...

Honing Machine integrates multilingual 9.1 in. Siemens control.

Capable of handling bore diameters from 0.750–8 in. and lengths up to 11 in. for all types of blocks up to 46 in. long, SV-15Ã- can run, with separate 3 hp spindle and 1 hp stroker motors, standard Sunnen tools as well as the DH-series diamond hone head. Included 9 in. Siemens touchscreen PLC providesÃÂ real-time display of bore shape. Along with auto dwell, features include automatic...

Bore Finishing Machine laps and air gages bores in one setup.

Designed for 0.26–0.70 in. diameter workpieces, SVL-2115 Multi-Stage Automated Lapping Machine provides single setup processing of hydraulic valves, sleeves, fuel system components, and other parts that are prone to distortion when honed. System accommodates workpiece lengths up to 12 times bore diameter, not to exceed 7.87 in. Spindle speed range is 100–2,000 rpm during lapping, but is...

Bore Finishing Machine laps and air gages bores in one setup.

Designed for 0.26–0.70 in. diameter workpieces, SVL-2115 Multi-Stage Automated Lapping Machine provides single setup processing of hydraulic valves, sleeves, fuel system components, and other parts that are prone to distortion when honed. System accommodates workpiece lengths up to 12 times bore diameter, not to exceed 7.87 in. Spindle speed range is 100–2,000 rpm during lapping, but is...

Modular Coolant Filters support abrasive machining.

Available in 55- and 110-gallon capacities, SVF Series Grit Guard-® Coolant Filters are equipped with twin and quad Sunnen PF filter cartridges, with total filtration capacity of 8,800 in.Â² and 17,600 in.Â², respectively. Modular design allows adding deep bed paper filter (110-gal only), magnetic separator, and cooling to suit application. Cartridges are available for 11, 18, and 60-micron...

Modular Coolant Filters support abrasive machining.

Available in 55- and 110-gallon capacities, SVF Series Grit GuardÃ-® Coolant Filters are equipped with twin and quad Sunnen PF filter cartridges, with total filtration capacity of 8,800 in.ÃÂ² and 17,600 in.ÃÂ², respectively. Modular design allows adding deep bed paper filter (110-gal only), magnetic separator, and cooling to suit application. Cartridges are available for 11, 18,...

Order from Jasper Engines & Transmissions Includes Company's Seventh Sunnen SV-20 Honing System and First SH-4000

St. Louis, Mo. – Sunnen Products Company has recently completed an order for several honing machines from Jasper Engines Transmissions, including the SV-20 and SH-4000 models, as well as necessary tooling and abrasives. Jasper now has a total of seven SV-20 engine-block honing machines at its plants in Jasper and Crawford County, Indiana, and Willow Springs, Missouri. In addition, the company...

Order from Jasper Engines & Transmissions Includes Company's Seventh Sunnen SV-20 Honing System and First SH-4000

St. Louis, Mo. – Sunnen Products Company has recently completed an order for several honing machines from Jasper Engines Transmissions, including the SV-20 and SH-4000 models, as well as necessary tooling and abrasives. Jasper now has a total of seven SV-20 engine-block honing machines at its plants in Jasper and Crawford County, Indiana, and Willow Springs, Missouri. In addition, the company...