Arobotech Systems

The Arobotech Grinding AUTO REST® is aligned to the machine centerline. The three-point self-centering design provides for fixed and follow down grinding. Precise centering accuracy and repeatability are achieved within the entire clamping range of the Grinding AUTO REST®.

Arobotech is committed to providing superior quality products to our customers. After final fitting and assembly, every Arobotech Grinding AUTO REST® is vigorously tested for performance. In addition, each Grinding AUTO REST® is shipped with testing documentation showing the results of a 100-cycle repeatability test at 1 micron or less.

Arobotech Grinding AUTO REST® offers standard arm retraction. Retracting the Grinding AUTO REST® arms into the body allows for collision-free part loading and unloading. This feature is especially well suited for automated part loading.

The Arobotech Grinding AUTO REST® comes standard with integrated centerline adjustment. The centerline adjustment feature allows for precise alignment with independent micro adjustment of the centerline in the horizontal and vertical directions. Grinding AUTO REST® centerline adjustment works without having to loosen mounting screws, etc. which saves set up time and allows micron-precision alignment.

All Grinding AUTO REST® models are designed with consideration to the limited amount of space available inside of today's grinding machines. Mounting bases and Grinding AUTO REST® bodies are designed narrow to allow "stacking" on the machine table with gages, additional Grinding AUTO REST®'s, etc. Reverse mount activation cylinder designs are available to minimize overall length.

Arobotech Systems Grinding AUTO REST® clamping motion is achieved by a patented sliding wedge design to achieve the most precise centering accuracy and repeatability available.

A single hydraulic cylinder operates the Arobotech Systems Grinding AUTO REST®. Different functions such as arm retraction, self-centering are determined by the internal design of the Grinding AUTO REST® and require nothing more than a "clamp" or "unclamp" input to the cylinder.

Most Grinding AUTO REST® models are available with standard two axis centerline adjustment. This allows the Grinding AUTO REST® to be accurately aligned by easy to use controls after the steady rest is installed and clamped into place.

With few moving parts the Arobotech Systems Grinding AUTO REST® is not prone to the wear and tear normally associated with products operating in a grinding environment. With proper lubrication and use of the Grinding AUTO REST® air purge system, trouble free performance and long life can be counted on.

The Arobotech Grinding AUTO REST® can be fitted with optional gaging for automatic size control. When table space is limited, a separate gage head or an integrated LVDT can be mounted to the Grinding AUTO REST®. With these gaging options, once the part is ground to finish size the grinding cycle stops.