Prepare Machine For Use
This site assumes the Sunnen MBB-1660 is in unknown condition. Work through Stage 1 and Stage 2 before setup, then use Stage 3 to set up the specific honing process.
Core rule
The machine is not considered ready for setup until cleaning, coolant/oil flow, feed/honing dial checks, pressure controls, pedal, brake, belts, and spindle rotation have been verified. Stage 3 then starts process setup from Section 2 of the updated manual.
Initial Machine Inspection
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Exterior Cleaning
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Sediment Tray Cleaning
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Coolant Reservoir Inspection
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Coolant Reservoir Cleaning
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Coolant Level Check
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Coolant Lines Check
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Oil Pump Screen / Oil Flow
Stage 1 — Cleaning + Safe To Energize
Feed Dial End Play
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Honing Dial Setup
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Heavy Cutting Pressure Control Check
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Light Cutting Pressure Control Check
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Pedal Geometry + Travel
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Brake Operation
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Brake Strap Adjustment
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Motor V-Belt Inspection
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Spindle Drive Belt Adjustment
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Spindle Rotation Check
Stage 2 — Mechanical Qualification
Select Honing Unit
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Select Stone
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Assemble Honing Unit
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Initial Feed Dial Setting
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Install Mandrel / Honing Unit
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Set Spindle Speed
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Reduce Mandrel Runout
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Setup Coolant Nozzles
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Set Cutting Pressure
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
True Mandrel and Stone
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Setup Work Support
Stage 3 — Setup For Honing
Load Workpiece
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Initial Feed Adjustment
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Start Honing Cycle
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Proper Stroking Technique
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Hone To Zero
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Gaging
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Feed Adjustments During Operation
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Cutting Pressure Adjustment During Operation
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Honing Dial Interpretation During Operation
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Stone Loading / Glazing
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Correcting Runout During Honing
Stage 4 — Honing Operation
Repetitive Production Honing
Stage 4 — Honing Operation