Centerless polishing

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Smooth finish with high capacity - polishing without clamping

Centerless polishing is an effective method for giving round metal components a smooth and controlled surface finish. At Lomma Hårdkrom, we use the technique as a natural step in the processing, especially in connection with hard chrome plating and surface treatment.

Polishing is carried out without clamping the part, instead it is passed through rotating polishing belts or wheels, between a guide wheel and a supporting bed. This gives high repeatability, a smooth surface and good roundness. The method is ideal for components such as shafts, piston rods or rods in series production.

Why is centerless polishing used?

The technique is used when a fine surface is required, both for aesthetic and functional reasons. A polished surface reduces friction, improves fit and prepares the part for further surface treatment such as hard chrome plating.

The service is suitable for the manufacture, repair and dimensional adjustment of parts in areas such as hydraulics, process industry and machine building. The result is a smooth finish with consistent quality.

Centerless polishing is part of our total solution for surface treatment. By handling grinding, polishing and chrome plating in-house, we create a smooth flow with short lead times and high end quality.

Applications
and industries we serve

Do you have newly manufactured components that need durable surfaces? We help you from start to finished product. We have extensive experience of delivering hard chrome plating to customers in: 

Lomma hard chrome

Advantages of centerless polishing

Centerless polishing offers several technical and practical advantages

  • Smooth surface finish without the need for clamping
  • High capacity in series production
  • Reduces friction and improves fit
  • Preparing components for hard chrome plating
  • Suitable for both new construction and renovation

Part of our end-to-end solution

Polishing is often a crucial step in our finishing chain. With centerless technology, you get consistent quality on parts that require precision and good finish. Polishing is often done before hard chrome plating, but can also be used after, depending on the requirements specification.

In addition to centerless polishing, we also offer cylindrical grinding, belt grinding and other processing methods - always adapted to the shape, material and function of the part.

Accuracy at every step

We have extensive experience in processing details before surface treatment. Through the right choice of method and careful execution, we ensure that each detail gets the right finish, dimensions and conditions to last over time.

Contact us for centerless polishing

Do you need centerless polishing before hard chrome plating or as part of a repair? Contact Lomma Hårdkrom and we will tell you more about how we can help you with an efficient flow from start to finished product.

Hard chrome plating of cylinders

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