ABSTRACT A machining system for sharpening and lapping an insert is disclosed. The machining system includes a housing having a smaller first grit wheel and a larger second grit wheel. The first grit wheel is a 400 grit diamond wheel and the second grit wheel is a 600 grit diamond wheel. The machining system incl...

ABSTRACT A machining system having an expandable machining bed for performing machining operations is disclosed. The machining system includes a base having an expandable machining bed. The machining system includes a plurality of fixtures positioned on the machining bed. The plurality of fixtures is configured t...

ABSTRACT An apparatus for centering a pilot tool within a valve guide during valve seat cutting is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pilot tool and an adapter. The pilot tool includes a shank, and an extended section extending from the shank. The extended section includes an upper section and a lower section....

ABSTRACT A tool for performing combined reaming and honing operations is disclosed. The tool includes a shank, a centering section positioned at a distal end of the shank, a reaming zone positioned proximity to the centering section, and a honing zone positioned proximity to the reaming zone. The shank connects...

ABSTRACT An apparatus and a method for machining valve seats in a cylinder head of an internal combustion (IC) engine are disclosed. The apparatus includes a spindle and a tool for machining said valve seats utilizing an automated cycle. The apparatus switches operation from the automated cycle to a manual mode upo...

ABSTRACT A cylinder boring machine for machining a cylinder bore is disclosed. The cylinder boring machine includes a housing having cylinder block fixtures for receiving a cylinder block. The cylinder block includes the cylinder bore. The cylinder boring machine includes a working head positioned above the hou...