Steady rests are critical components for many applications, especially when experiencing part distortion and/or deflection on long workpieces. These work holding devices provide support for turning, milling and secondary operations such as ID drilling, boring and producing end face bolt-hole patterns.

However, off-the-shelf steady rest units are seldom the complete solution. That’s why steady rest maker SMW Autoblok partners with LNS engineers to develop steady rest systems that add custom brackets, automatic clamp bases with integrated tubing, valve packages, hose track assemblies as needed, and electrical way covers.

Each LNS steady rest system integrates the appropriate SMW Autoblok component into a work holding system custom-designed for a specific application. This approach ensures optimal performance that holds tighter tolerances, improves part finishes, extends tool life and enables faster throughput.

You can read more about this unique partnership on the SMW Autoblok Web site. To learn more about LNS work holding solutions and other productivity enhancing machine tool peripherals, contact your local LNS representative, call 513-528-5674 or email: sales@LNS-northamerica.com.