A method for smoothing surface roughness within an internal passageway is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method comprises developing a first sphere progression through a length of the internal passageway, each sphere within the first sphere progression having a first sphere diameter greater than or equal to a diameter of the internal passageway; and developing a second sphere progression through the length of the internal passageway, each sphere within the second sphere progression having a second sphere diameter greater than the first sphere diameter, whereby the inner surface of the internal passageway is smoothed, first by the first sphere progression and then by the second sphere progression.

A cutting system for removing an excess material along a length of a channel constructed using an additive manufacturing process is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cutting system includes a cutting component having an abrasive surface configured to remove the excess material along a down-facing surface of the channel and a smooth surface configured for sliding contact with an up-facing surface of the channel; and a motive component configured to urge the cutting component through the channel.

A device for reforming a vessel cavity is provided that includes a central shaft, a central gear coupled to the central shaft, and a plurality of roller gears coupled to the central gear, with each of the plurality of roller gears having a central portion. A proximal support member couples the plurality of roller gears and at least one of the central gear and the central shaft. A plurality of rollers is also provided, each of the plurality of rollers connected to the central portion of each of the plurality of roller gears. In one form, at least one idler member is disposed between the plurality of rollers. A distal support member couples the plurality of rollers and at least one of the central gear and a translation member. Also, a stationary member is secured to a distal portion of the vessel cavity.

A method for smoothing surface roughness within an internal passageway is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method comprises developing a first sphere progression through a length of the internal passageway, each sphere within the first sphere progression having a first sphere diameter greater than or equal to a diameter of the internal passageway; and developing a second sphere progression through the length of the internal passageway, each sphere within the second sphere progression having a second sphere diameter greater than the first sphere diameter, whereby the inner surface of the internal passageway is smoothed, first by the first sphere progression and then by the second sphere progression.

Processing tool for processing a surface of a workpiece. The processing tool includes a tool body which defines a tool axis. At least one first roll element, which is borne by the tool body, is rotatable around a first roll element axis and has a first outer surface with a rough surface structure in at least one first working section configured for rolling contact with the workpiece surface. Further, at least one second roll element, which is borne by the tool body, is rotatable about a second roll element axis and has a second outer surface that, in at least one second working section configured for a rolling contact with the workpiece surface, has a distance (r2) to the tool axis, which is less than a distance (r1) of the at least one first working section to the tool axis.

A cutting system for removing an excess material along a length of a channel constructed using an additive manufacturing process is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cutting system includes a cutting component having an abrasive surface configured to remove the excess material along a down-facing surface of the channel and a smooth surface configured for sliding contact with an up-facing surface of the channel; and a motive component configured to urge the cutting component through the channel.

An inner surface finishing tool enables machining of a workpiece made of a material machinable with a relatively large burnishing amount while reducing deformation at the opening of the workpiece or deterioration of its geometrical tolerance during machining of the inner peripheral surface. The tool includes a mandrel rotatable relative to the workpiece and includes a polygonal member, and a frame that is cylindrical and fitted onto the mandrel in a rotatable manner and has an axis extending in an axial direction of the mandrel and holds a plurality of first rollers and a plurality of second rollers rollable on an outer peripheral surface of the mandrel. The polygonal member rotates the plurality of second rollers to move inward and outward in a radial direction of the frame.

The invention relates to a roller burnishing tool 10 with a base body 12 extending along a longitudinal center axis 11, at least one roller holder 14 arranged radially adjustably on the base body 12, which holds a roller 15 rotatably, and an adjusting device 16 arranged in the base body 12 for adjusting the roller holder 14 cooperates in the radial direction with the roller holder 14. According to the invention, the roller holder 14 has a holder arm 18b holding the roller 15, which can be pivoted out in a radial direction by the adjusting device 16 relative to the base body 12 in a radial direction.

The invention relates to a method for work-hardening a crankshaft (4) comprising connecting rod journals (5), main bearing journals (6) and crank webs (7), the connecting rod journals (5) and the main bearing journals (6) being provided with oil holes (31). According to the invention, at least one end (30) of one of the oil holes (31) and/or at least one cylindrical portion (38) of the oil holes (31) is/are work-hardened.

A tool head includes a first tool and a second tool disposed circumferentially on the tool head where the tool head has a rotation axis. The first tool of the tool head is an adjustable tool that is radially movable such that a radial position, relative to the second tool of the tool head, is settable.