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THE HONING PROCESS
The honing process involves an abrasive cutting process. Honing uses conventional or super abrasives to cut metal chips until the bore geometry meets the specifications. By changing the grade of the abrasive,  we can create a surface finish that is optimal for a hydraulic cylinder.
To manufacture a tube with the perfect size and roundness of the bore, the honing tool needs to make multiple passes along the length of the bore. Honing produces what is widely referred to as a plateau finish. 
There are much better wear resistance and sealing characteristics when using precision honing to finish inside bore surfaces, and it is, therefore, the preferred method for critical, high-performance applications like mining machinery.