Introduction / Safety / Installation 1-1 HP6A Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction / Safety Installation:
This manual is divided into chapters as listed in the table of contents.
It is required that the new user of the HP6A honing machine read this manual. Pay close attention to the
chapter concerning safety.
Description:
The model HP6A Honing Machine is a wet, complete cylinder block and general purpose-honing
machine. A totally enclosed AC motor driving a belt and gear reduction drive mounted within a rocker
arm arrangement supplies Hone rotating power. The honing head is driven through a universal joint.
An air cylinder with a hydraulic check system provides stroking power. Stroking may also be manually
operated.
The support carriage is air floated and clamped to provide simple and easy hole-to-hole setup.
Convenient devices are provided to properly control honing operations and provide easy handling.
A ‘V’ fixture is provided, which efficiently holds V-6/V-8, and in-line blocks for honing. Optional clamps
are available to clamp most any kind of in-line block or similar work piece.
A splash tank is located within the main frame and a coolant pump tank is located under the machine. A
switch is provided on the control panel to operate the coolant system.
Limited Warranty:
Rottler Manufacturing company model HP6A parts and equipment is warranted as to materials and
workmanship. This limited warranty remains in effect for one year from the date of delivery, provided the
machine is owned and operated by the original purchaser and is operated and maintained as per
instruction in this manual.
Tools proven defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at the factory’s option.
We accept no responsibility for defects caused by external damage, wear, abuse, or misuse, nor do we
accept any obligation to provide compensation for other direct or indirect costs in connection with cases
covered by the warranty.
Freight charges on warranty items (non air shipment only) will be paid by Rottler Manufacturing for a
period of 60 days only from date of installation or set up by a qualified service technician or sales rep.
Freight charges after the 60 days period are the customer responsibility.