MXRR SUPERFINISHED & DLC COATED COMPONENTS
MXRR offers different
transmission and valve train components, processed with ISF and DLC coating.
This process is the same used in Formula 1 and all extreme motorsport
racing applications.
ISF
process:
ISF also known as ISOTROPIC
SUPERFINISHING is a patented process that allows to improve
dramatically surface characteristics of mechanical components. The ISF removes
all surface flaws derived from the machining and creates a non-directional
(from Greek “ISOTROPIC”) low Ra surface. This translates into a processed
surface without the asperities of the cutting tool.
The ISF process is carried out through polishing the components with special
ceramic media, vibrating in equipment and calibrated lubrication with dedicated
chemical compounds. The chemistry, which will not generate hydrogen embrittlement in high-strength steel parts, reacts with
part surfaces to produce a soft conversion coating. As the parts rolls in the
vibratory machine, the conversion coating is wiped
from peaks by the weight of the non-abrasive, high-density ceramic media,
exposing unreacted, underlying metal.
The peaks, being elevated, are wiped preferentially. Because the wiped coating was formed by reacting with the steel’s surface, coating
removal results in a lowering of the peak. Recessed valleys between the peaks
are untouched by the media, leaving the coating intact and the valleys
untouched. The valley left, grant optimized lubrication.
Typical
Surface Topography BEFORE ISF treatment:
Typical Surface Topography AFTER ISF treatment:
Standard Gear Profile BEFORE ISF treatment MXRR Gear profile AFTER ISF
treatment:
MXRR Gear profile during rugosity test:
Standard Gear Profile BEFORE ISF treatment MXRR Gear profile AFTER ISF
treatment:
Benefits:
Process is a value adding and
performance enhancing improvement to conventional machining operations such as
grinding and lapping. The extensive benefits of the ISF Process add value and
improve performance across a wide range of industries
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Reduce Friction
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Increase Part Durability
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Improve Corrosion Resistance
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Reduce Wear
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Reduce Lubrication Requirements and Cost
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Improve Oil Retention Properties
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Reduce Contact and Bending Fatigue
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Improve Pitting Resistance
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Reduce Vibration and Noise
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Reduce Applied Torque Requirements
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Produce a Uniform Surface Finish
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Produce a Superior Surface Finish
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Minimize Overheating
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Extend Component Life
MOTORSPORT EXTREME APPLICATIONS:
ISF processing is a “must” for
all serious RACING applications. All motorsports teams around the world use
this finishing process for all internal critical components of engines and
transmissions.
The key competitive advantages are the INCREASED
DURABILITY and DECREASED HEAT GENERATION.