Automotive and Recreational Vehicles

Rising fuel prices and emission standards are constantly pushing automotive manufacturers toward more efficient vehicles. Many automotive components endure severe frictional forces and elevated temperatures. These facts are particularly evident in rear axles, where unfavorable conditions combined with the lack of proper break-in procedures lead to severe damage and efficiency losses.

REM’s Isotropic Superfinish (ISF^®) Process provides much needed durability and fuel economy relief for vehicle manufacturers, and subsequently car owners. REM has successfully developed a host of new high volume, high speed mass finishing processes specifically to meet the high production demands of the automotive industry. These ISF processes are robust, easy to automate and are tightly controlled to preserve the component’s geometrical integrity.

Gear Ring Before ISF ProcessSome of the Many Automotive Applications Utilizing REM’s ISF Process:

Rear Axles
Gearboxes
Bearings
Heavy Axle Ring and Pinions
Heavy Duty Trucks
Buses
Motorcycles
Recreational Vehicles
Golf Carts, ATV’s, and Snowmobiles
Bicycles

Gear Ring After ISF ProcessISF Automotive Part Performance Benefits:

Reduce Friction
Increase Fuel Efficiency
Improve Pitting Resistance
Improve Scuffing Resistance
Increase Power Density
Reduce Lubrication Requirements and Cost
Reduce Operating Temps
Reduce Bending Fatigue
Increase Part Durability

Interested in learning how REM and the ISF Process can add significant value to your parts? Simply contact us for more information.