REM Finishing
What is REM Finishing?
The REM® Process is REM Surface Engineering’s original, break-through chemically accelerated surface finishing technology for traditionally manufactured components. It is a suite of isotropic finishing and superfinishing processes design to accommodate large batch volume component processing.
The REM Process is known to reduce cycle time, media consumption, and manufacturing operations while improving final surface finish surface quality. As a polishing process, the REM Process has been shown to be the most cost-efficient and reliable surface finishing process.
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COMMON AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISF & RAPID ISF PROCESSES:
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Transmission Gears
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Bearings
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Springs
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Camshafts
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Cam Lobes
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Shifter Lobes
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Crankshafts
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Rocker Arms
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Tappets
COMPONENT BENEFITS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS:
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Increased Fuel Efficiency
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Increased Resistance to Micropitting
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Increased Resistance to Scuffing
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Increased Pitting Resistance
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Increased Resistance to Contact and Bending Fatigue
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Increased Part Durability/Reduce Wear
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Reduced Lubricant/System Operating Temperatures
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Reduced Vibration and Noise
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Increased Power Density Allowable/Component Load Carrying Capacity
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Reduced Lubrication Requirements and Cost (anti-wear additives, etc.)
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Increased Lubricant Lambda Ratio
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Eliminated Break-in/Run-in Requirement
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Reduced Metal Debris Generation
COMMON AUTOMOTIVE ALLOYS REM CAN ASSIST WITH:
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Carbon Steels (ex. SAE 8620, 9310, 4140, 4340, DIN 34CrNiMo6)
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Aluminum Alloys
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Bearing Steels (ex. AISI 52100/DIN 100Cr6)
COMMON AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT FORMING METHODS THE ISF PROCESS CAN IMPROVE:
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Milled
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Turned
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Pressed and Sintered
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Honed
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Lapped
COMMON OFF-HIGHWAY APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISF PROCESS:
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Torque Converter Components
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Transmission Gears and Assorted Components
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Driveshaft Couplings and Universal Joints
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Camshafts, Tappets, Valve Springs, Rocker Arms
COMPONENT BENEFITS FOR OFF-HIGHWAY APPLICATIONS:
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Reduced Friction/Roughness
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Increased Resistance to Micropitting
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Increased Resistance to Scuffing
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Increased Resistance to Contact and Bending Fatigue
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Increased Part Durability/Reduced Wear
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Reduced Lubricant/System Operating Temperatures
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Reduced Vibration and Noise
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Increased Power Density Allowable/Component Load Carrying Capacity
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Reduced Lubrication Requirements and Cost (anti-wear additives, etc.)
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Increased Lubricant Lambda Ratio
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Increased Fuel Efficiency/Operating Efficiency
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Increased Average Time Between Maintenance
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Eliminated Break-in/Run-in Requirement
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Reduced Metal Debris Generation
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Reduced Warranty Maintenance Costs
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Potential to Refurbish Used Gears
PRODUCTION BENEFITS FOR OFF-HIGHWAY APPLICATIONS:
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Potential to Eliminate Surface Coating Requirements
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Potential to Reduce Grinding Surface Finish Requirements
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Potential to Reduce or Optimize Deburring and Chamfering Operations
COMMON OFF-HIGHWAY ALLOYS THAT REM CAN ASSIST WITH:
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Standard Gear and Nitriding Steels (ex. SAE 8620, 9310, 4140, 4340, DIN 34CrNiMo6, Pryowear® 53, Nitralloys™)
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Specialty Steels (ex. M50/M50 NIL, 440C, SAE 4122-MOD)
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Bearing Steels (ex. AISI 52100/DIN 100Cr6)
COMMON OFF-HIGHWAY COMPONENT FORMING METHODS THE ISF PROCESS CAN IMPROVE:
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Ground (Machined)
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Milled
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Turned
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Forged
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Hobbed
COMMON MOTORSPORTS APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISF PROCESS:
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Torque Converter Components
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Rack and Pinion Steering Components
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Clutch Hardware
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Vehicle Transmission Gears and Assorted Components
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Vehicle Driveshaft Couplings and Universal Joints
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Vehicle Camshafts, Tappets, Valve Springs, Rocker Arms
COMPONENT BENEFITS FOR MOTORSPORTS APPLICATIONS:
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Reduced Friction/Roughness
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Increased Resistance to Micropitting
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Increased Resistance to Scuffing
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Increased Resistance to Contact and Bending Fatigue
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Increased Part Durability/Reduced Wear
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Reduced Lubricant/System Operating Temperatures
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Reduced Vibration and Noise
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Increased Power Density Allowable/Component Load Carrying Capacity
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Reduced Lubrication Requirements and Cost (anti-wear additives, etc.)
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Increased Lubricant Lambda Ratio
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Increased Fuel Efficiency/Operating Efficiency
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Increased Average Time Between Maintenance
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Eliminated Break-in/Run-in Requirement
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Reduced Metal Debris Generation
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Potential to Refurbish Used Gears
PRODUCTION BENEFITS FOR MOTORSPORTS APPLICATIONS:
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Potential to Eliminate Secondary Lapping Steps
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Potential Reduce or Eliminate Honing
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Potential to Eliminate Surface Coating Requirements
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Potential to Reduce Grinding Surface Finish Requirements
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Potential to Reduce or Optimize Deburring and Chamfering Operations
COMMON MOTORSPORTS COMPONENT FORMING METHODS THE ISF PROCESS CAN IMPROVE:
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Ground (Machined)
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Milled
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Turned
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Honed
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Lapped
COMMON GEAR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISF & RAPID ISF PROCESSES:
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Spur Gears
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Helical Gears
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Bevel and Spiral Bevel Gears
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Double Helical/Herringbone Gears
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Multi-Gear Shafts
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Multi-Feature Gears (ex. Gears with Integral Bearing Races)
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Worm Gears
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Epicyclic/Planetary Gears
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Fine Pitch Gears
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Powder Metal Gears
COMPONENT BENEFITS FOR GEAR APPLICATIONS:
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Reduced Friction/Roughness
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Increased Efficiency
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Increased Resistance to Micropitting
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Increased Resistance to Scuffing
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Increased Pitting Resistance
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Increased Resistance to Contact and Bending Fatigue
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Increased Part Durability/Reduce Wear
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Reduced Lubricant/System Operating Temperatures
-
Reduced Vibration and Noise
-
Increased Power Density Allowable/Component Load Carrying Capacity
-
Reduced Lubrication Requirements and Cost (anti-wear additives, etc.)
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Increased Lubricant Lambda Ratio
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Eliminated Break-in/Run-in Requirement
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Reduced Warranty Maintenance Costs
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Increased Maintenance Intervals
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Potential to Refurbishment Used Gear
PRODUCTION BENEFITS FOR GEAR APPLICATIONS:
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Potential to Eliminate Secondary Lapping Steps
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Potential Reduce or Eliminate Honing
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Potential to Eliminate Surface Coatings
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Potential to Reduce Grinding Surface Finish Requirements
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Potential to Reduce or Optimize Deburring and Chamfering Operations
COMMON GEAR STEELS THAT REM CAN ASSIST WITH:
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Standard Gear and Nitriding Steels (ex. SAE 8620, 9310, 4140, 4340, DIN 34CrNiMo6, Pryowear® 53, Nitralloys™)
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Specialty Steels (ex. M50/M50 NIL, 440C, Pryowear® 675, Ferrium® C61/C64, CSS-42L™, SAE 4122-MOD)
COMMON GEAR FORMING METHODS THE ISF & RAPID ISF PROCESSES CAN IMPROVE:
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Hobbed
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Ground (Machined)
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Milled
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Pressed and Sintered