OTW Vertical Honing Machines

Solutions for honing a variety of cylinder walls for parts in the hydraulic repair/remanufacturing, aerospace, defense, plastics, energy and raw materials industries.

OTW’s decades of cylinder honing expertise, along with engineering innovation and engagement with customers have enabled the development of a new generation of precision honing machines. For companies seeking the ultimate in ease-of-use, data collection, special fixturing or gauging and more automation features, OTW offers a line of vertical honing machines that meet the gamut of production requirements, for flexible-duty to medium-, heavy- and ultra-heavy-duty precision honing.

This honing equipment offers precision cylinder honing for a broad range of applications and is available in both single and multi-spindle configurations. Ideal for flexible-duty applications and small-bore operations, the VersaHone vertical honing machine is available in two standard configurations for data collection capabilities. Customization options, including special fixturing and gauging and new automation features, including Allen-Bradley controls, make the VersaHone vertical honing machine the ideal piece of equipment for special applications.

Standard Features:

  • Independent feed systems for adjusting stock removal rates between parts
  • Automated tool expansion
  • Tool guide
  • Hardened steel profile ways
  • Ball screw reciprocation
  • Touchscreen PLC operator controls
  • Part Program Storage

Options:

  • Large selection of vitrified and metalbond abrasives
  • Single or multi-spindle configurations
  • Universal fixture or indexing table
  • Coolant filtration systems
  • 12-, 24- or 36-inch stroke lengths
  • Special Electrical System Options
  • CE certification

Featuring a full servo drive system, Allen-Bradley controls, special fixturing and gauging options, the PowerHone vertical honing machine is well-suited for medium stock removal and/or small-bore operations. The PowerHone vertical replaces the previously named OTW-9000 honing machine. The PowerHone vertical honing machine provides long-term reliability for honing parts in the aerospace, automotive, defense, hydraulics and energy industries.

Standard Features:

  • Single- and two-stage tool expansion with load sensing
  • Automatic size control options
    • Median size control system
    • Plug type setting
  • Completely self-contained design
  • Touch screen PLC operator controls

Options:

  • Wide selection of fixturing options
  • Coolant system/filtration options
  • Coolant refrigeration options
  • Large variety of honing stones

OTW’s UltraHone Standard vertical honing machine improves on the previously named OTW-V10, with a full servo version and Allen Bradley controls. This heavy-duty vertical honing machine handles high production needs and heavy stock removal for large diameter parts, with interior diameter capacity of up to 22 inches and stroke lengths up to 45 feet. The UltraHone Standard honing machine is ideal for a variety of applications in the aerospace, automotive, defense, hydraulics and energy industries.

Standard Features:

  • Single- and two-stage tool expansion with load sensing
  • Automatic size control options
    • Median size control system
    • Plug type setting
  • Completely self-contained design
  • Touch screen PLC operator controls

Options:

  • Wide selection of fixturing options
  • Coolant system/filtration options
  • Coolant refrigeration options
  • Single and dual expansion tooling options
  • Variety of abrasive honing stones

For the heaviest stock removal requirements and highest production volumes, OTW offers a hydraulic version of its UltraHone vertical honing machine, the UltraHone XL. It features upgraded Allen-Bradley controls for simplified use and more consistent results. This piece of honing equipment is ideally suited for the aerospace, automotive, defense, hydraulics and energy industries, with a bore size range from 1.5 inches to 24 inches and a stroke length up to 72 inches.

Standard Features:

  • Single- and two-stage tool expansion with load sensing
  • Automatic size control options
    • Median size control system
    • Plug type setting
  • Completely self-contained design
  • Touch screen PLC operator controls

Options:

  • Wide selection of fixturing options
  • Coolant system/filtration options
  • Coolant refrigeration options
  • Single and dual expansion tooling options
  • Variety of abrasive honing stones
VersaHone Vertical PowerHone Vertical UltraHone Standard Vertical UltraHone XL Vertical
Suitability Flexible duty Production duty Standard duty Maximum productivity
Spindle Power (Max) 13.41 HP
10.0 kW
26.82 HP
20 kW
40.2 HP
30 kW
50.0 HP
37.3 kW
Drive Type Servo Servo Servo Hydraulic
Stroke Power 5.0 HP
3.7 kW
14.75 HP
11 kW
14.75 HP
11 kW
25.0 HP
18.6 kW
Drive Type Servo Servo Servo Hydraulic
Feed System Linear, Servo Linear, Servo
Rotary, Servo
Linear, Servo Push, Hydraulic
Linear, Servo
ID Capacity Min.* 0.05"
12 mm
1.5”
38mm
1.5”
38mm
1.5”
38mm
ID Capacity Max.* 6.0"
152mm
16.0”
406mm
22.0”
559mm
24.0”
610mm
OD Capacity* 8.0"
200mm
24.0”
610mm
24.0”
610mm
26.0”
660mm
Optional Stroke Capacity Up to 36"
915mm
Up to 96"
2438 mm
Up to 72"
1829mm
Up to 72"
1829mm
Reciprocation Rate (Infinitely Variable) 1-100 FPM 1 -100 FPM 10 -100 FPM 10-100 FPM
Tooling Type
Ref. OTW Tooling Catalog
LD/Custom MD Modular/Custom HD/HD Modular HD/HD Modular
Max. Stock Removal** 0.80 in3/min
13.1 cm3/min
1.00 in3/min
16.4 cm3/min
1.75 in3/min
28.7 cm3/min
2.5 in3/min
40.9 cm3/min
Typical Industries Served Aerospace
Automotive
Defense
Hydraulics
Aerospace
Automotive
Defense
Plastics
Hydraulics
Aerospace
Automotive
Defense
Hydraulics
Energy
Raw Materials
Defense
Plastics
Hydraulics
Energy
*Recommended based on typical application. Options available.
**Based on recommended tooling using conventional abrasives in mild steel