FAQ's / Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ISF® Process affect part hardness ?

No. The ISF® Process is water based and carried out at room temperature. Tempering the gears is not possible. After ISF®, nital etch inspection is not necessary. The ISF® Process has been tested and proven effective in both military and industrial applications.

Is the ISF® Process expensive ?

No. We define the process as a VALUE, and when compared to down time, labor, and lost efficiency the process will actually pay for itself.

Proof - Most ISF® customers return with more parts and many different applications, the opportunity is endless.

Does the ISF® Process cause hydrogen embrittlement ?

The ISF® Process produces a slightly oxidizing environment in the vibratory equipment and hydrogen is not generated. ISF® has been repeatedly tested and proven to be free from causing hydrogen embrittlement and intragranular attack. The process is metallurgically safe.

Does the ISF® Process have any detrimental effect on the geometry of the part?

No. The ISF® Process has been certified for use on DIN 2 (AGMA Q 13) quality gears. Material refined from the surfaces of gear flanks is uniform in profile and from tooth to tooth. Depth of material removed by the ISF® Process is typically 0.0001 inches.

Is the ISF® Process just like other treatments on the market ?

No. The process we perform is very unique, it is a chemical process using NO abrasive materials. This is Very important to understand, lots of people return you smooth shiny parts... but the appearance is not what we are offering. We offer a patented, non-deforming, finish enhancement.

What's the big hang up on finish grinding ?

Finish grinding is a process regularly needed whenever your component has been heat treated. Heat treating does what it is suposed to do, but in the process the part tends to warp and not fully return to the original machined profile... Hence finish grinding is used to take critical wear surfaces back to tolerance.

That being said; the finish grinding process alone leaves an uneven surface that creates friction and heat, as good as the process is the eventual failure of most parts can be traced back to the pitting that began due to the un-uniform surface left behind by the finish grinding process.

Is the ISF® Process used on engine & driveline components ?

Absalutely NOT, anywhere that you have surfaces that work together you can benefit from the smoothness and reduction in friction. Take shifter linkage for example; by processing some of the surfaces that wear against each other you will get smoother operation that takes less effort.

Is REMSuperfinish a franchise ?

NO, but we do support a dealer network. Contact us if you are looking for a participating dealer in your area, if there is no coverage we can will service you directly.

Are you considering new dealers ?

Absolutely. If you have regular business needs and would like to make the REMSuperfinish part of your offering we will be glad to forward you a dealer application. The market for our process is endless.