Sunnen MBB-1660 Recovery Manual

Unknown-condition recommissioning, qualification, and setup for honing

Machine must earn: READY FOR SETUP → PROCESS READY

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.

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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