Elmira, New York - Hardinge is pleased to announce the introduction of a hydraulically-operated Steady Rest for its CONQUEST H51 CNC Turning Center. This new attachment is the Forkardt SRFN1 Compact Steady Rest and is the ideal tool to support long workpieces without distorting or deflecting the part. It features a highly stiff structure, compact design and a fully sealed body for better protection from coolant and chips. The gripping range is 0.24” – 2.76” (6mm – 70mm) and the unit provides 5-micron repeatability.
It also features:
- Hydraulic ports on top and side of cylinder
- Inbuilt safety valve
- Feed-back for maximum opening
- Port for compressed air
- Provision for centralized lubrication suitable for grease or oil
- Front body profile for easy chip flow
- Steady rest unit moves on a dovetail, gripper is programmable
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Source: Hardinge Inc.