SMW-Autoblok is a world leader in the development of steady rests.

The steady rests offer great potential for the efficient design of the manufacturing process in both turning and turn-milling operations. SMW-Autoblok specialises in the development and manufacture of clamping systems for stationary and rotating workpiece machining. Steady rests for turning, milling and grinding are an integral part of our product range. The steady rests SMW-Autoblok support long, slender and even wave-shaped workpieces, thus preventing them from bending or vibrating during machining. They enable higher accuracy, higher speed and ultimately more performance. Our steady rests help meet the growing demands in modern workpiece machining.

The key factor is the repeat accuracy when clamping the workpiece, which must be ensured even at ever higher process speeds. The steady rests SMW-Autoblok achieve this through the high-dimensional accuracy of its components, which is ensured at several points. All functional parts are hardened and precision-machined to ensure maximum durability.

SMW-AUTOBLOK as the world leader in steady rests has designed the steady rest line RX especially for machines with limited mounting space. The extra compact dimensions are achieved by a new innovative double cam actuating mechanism. This enables building a steady rest in a shape that clears the door and the chip conveyer of the machine and thereby avoids interference. An integrated actuating cylinder completes the extra compact design of the RX steady rest. SMW-AUTOBLOK as the world leader in steady rests has designed the new steady rest line RX especially for machines with limited mounting space. The extra compact dimensions are achieved by a new innovative double cam actuating mechanism (patent pending). This enables us to build the steady rest in a shape that clears the door and the chip conveyer of the machine and thereby avoids interference. An integrated actuating cylinder completes the extra compact design of the RX steady rest.

SMW-AUTOBLOK as the world leader in steady rests has designed the steady rest line RX especially for machines with limited mounting space. The extra compact dimensions are achieved by a new innovative double cam actuating mechanism. This enables building a steady rest in a shape that clears the door and the chip conveyer of the machine and thereby avoids interference. An integrated actuating cylinder completes the extra compact design of the RX steady rest.

The extra compact RX line as an addition to the well-established and proven SMW-AUTOBLOK line of steady rests:

SLU-X self centering steady rests, version -B with side mounted cylinders

SR self centering steady rests with integrated coolant flush, version -CL with fine adjustment of the clamped workpiece

K self centering steady rests with compact design

KLU self centering steady rests with narrow arms for crankshafts

SRG Grinding steady rests