Printing Press Cylinder Remanufacturing Process

Every print cylinder that comes into HFW for reconditioning goes through the exact process outlined below, resulting in the same outcome—highly satisfied customers!

Step 1: Detailed Inspection

• Disassembly and cleaning
• Preliminary inspection of cylinder
• Received condition (Diameter, TIR and surface condition)
• Review parts for condition

Step 2: Engineered Services Manager Review

• Analyze condition and establish work scope
• Review with customer (If desired)
• Prepare quotation (Or work scope summary)
• Submit to customer

Step 3: Customer Approval

• We will not initiate work until our customer fully approves and understands the work scope entailed

Step 4: Remanufacture

• Prepare for coating
• Establish Duragap® protective edge (If desired)
• Thermal spray (Via metallize, plasma spray, or HVOF processes)
• Proof finish
• Precision machine slot (gap) to required width and radii
• Dynamic balance and make necessary weight corrections (If required)
• Assemble and install new bearers, bearings, and component parts
• Finish grind to specifications
• Final assembly
• Inspection / documentation
• Packaging