Professional Manufacturing of Round Manual Steady Rests
Steady rest is a mechanical support device used on lathes or turning machines to stabilize long or slender workpieces during machining. It prevents deflection, vibration, and runout caused by the workpiece’s own weight or cutting forces, thereby improving machining accuracy and surface finish. The steady rest typically consists of adjustable rollers or pads mounted on a rigid frame, which supports the workpiece at a designated point along its length. It is manually positioned along the lathe bed and is essential for turning operations involving extended shafts or rods where additional support is required to maintain concentricity and reduce chatter.
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