CNC Honing Nickel Silver from VT machining delivers precision Nickel Silver parts produced to your exact drawing. Honing finishes bores with abrasive stones to precise size, roundness and a cross-hatch surface, and we tune every parameter to the behaviour of Nickel Silver, which is corrosion resistant with a bright silver-white finish.
Process Data for CNC Honing Nickel Silver
| Stone | Silicon carbide |
|---|---|
| Size tolerance | Ø ±0.002-0.005 mm, roundness ≤0.002 mm |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.2-0.4 µm |
Shown for Nickel Silver (C752 / CuNi18Zn20), the most common Nickel Silver grade we see for CNC Honing. Typical values for Nickel Silver (C752 / CuNi18Zn20), Half-hard or spring temper; confirmed on the first part.
CNC Honing Capability for Nickel Silver
- Bore Ra to 0.1 µm
- Cross-hatch pattern
- Roundness within 0.002 mm
- Hydraulic-bore finishing
Nickel Silver material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Polishing Nickel Silver page.
How CNC Honing Nickel Silver Works
Abrasive media or tooling refine the Nickel Silver surface in controlled stages, removing the previous step's marks until the target roughness and edge condition are reached.
We start from your supplied geometry and tolerance scheme. The setup is designed to minimise re-clamping, which protects positional accuracy across features. A first article is verified against the drawing before the balance of the batch is released.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Honing Nickel Silver
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Surface roughness | Ra 0.8 µm | Ra 0.05 µm |
| Edge break | 0.1–0.3 mm | 0.05 ±0.02 mm |
| Material removed | 0.02 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Bore roundness after honing | 0.005 mm | 0.002 mm |
| Cross-hatch angle | 45° ±10° | 45° ±5° |
| Cosmetic grade | uniform satin | mirror, no visible lines |
| Masking of datum faces | on request | standard |
Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.
Design Tips for CNC Honing Nickel Silver
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Telling us the target Ra, the cosmetic faces and any masking needs lets us finish Nickel Silver efficiently without over-processing. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Honing Tolerances & Surface Finish
Finishing brings Nickel Silver to a defined roughness target — from a uniform satin to Ra values as low as 0.05 µm — with controlled, repeatable edge breaks.
The tightest tolerances are reserved for the features your drawing flags as critical. Share your tolerance scheme and we will confirm what is realistic before quoting.
Applications of CNC Honing Nickel Silver
Nickel Silver parts made this way are found throughout aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics and industrial equipment. Prototype, bridge and production volumes are all welcome.
Typical Nickel Silver Parts for CNC Honing
Illustrative examples of CNC Honing Nickel Silver parts and the callouts that usually drive the process plan. They show the kind of work that fits this process; they are not specific customer orders.
Deburred stamping
- Material
- Nickel Silver
- Size
- 40 × 25 × 1 mm
- Key callouts
- Edge break 0.05–0.15 mm, no sharp edges
- Batch
- 30,000 pcs
Vibratory finished in media sized to reach every internal cutout.
Cosmetic housing
- Material
- Nickel Silver
- Size
- 150 × 90 mm visible face
- Key callouts
- Uniform satin, no directional lines
- Batch
- 2,500 pcs
Grained in one direction with datum faces masked so they keep their tolerance.
Mirror-polished insert
- Material
- Nickel Silver
- Size
- 80 × 50 mm cavity
- Key callouts
- Ra 0.05 µm, SPI A2
- Batch
- 60 pcs
Polished in five abrasive stages; skipping one leaves scratches the next cannot remove.
No drawing yet? Build one in the browser.
Set the metal, dimensions and features, watch the 3D model update as you type, then switch to the 2D sheet to add dimensions and tolerances. Download it or send it straight to us with your RFQ.
What We Need to Quote CNC Honing Nickel Silver
- GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
- MaterialThe exact Nickel Silver grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
- QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
- TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
- FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
- DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.
Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.
Other Metals for CNC Honing
Other Processes for Nickel Silver
Send the drawing, the Nickel Silver grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Honing on Nickel Silver?
Our deburring leaves Nickel Silver with a consistent, controlled edge break and burr-free surfaces.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Honing Nickel Silver?
CNC Honing prototypes for Nickel Silver can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Honing Nickel Silver?
Achievable tolerances for Nickel Silver finishing depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What surface finish is achievable on Nickel Silver with CNC Honing?
Our finishing processes refine Nickel Silver surfaces to Ra values as low as 0.05 µm for cosmetic or sealing faces.