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R.I.P. Series 200

Pass Thru Steady Rest – 200 Series

Rest in Piece 200 series is a pass thru, heavy-duty steady rest designed for today’s extreme machining and tight tolerance workholding needs. The photo shows a steady rest designed for a slant bed lathe, which can be designed to fit applications from flatbed CNCs to manual lathes as well as VMCs with 4th-axis tables. The design allows for a wide range of sizes and the rigidity needed to produce excellent finishes.
Schmidt Tool & Manufacturing’s R.I.P. Series 200 provides a potent tool in your arsenal, empowering you to handle high-precision tasks with ease and reliability. By enhancing both the capacity and the capabilities of your machinery, this steady rest series is instrumental in boosting your productivity and elevating the quality of your work. Contact us to learn more.

Features

The R.I.P. Series 200 comes equipped with a suite of features that enhance its performance and reliability:
  • Wide Work Range: Tailored to support a diverse array of sizes, it meets your project’s requirements with unmatched adaptability.
  • High-Load Roller Bearings: Crafted to sustain high loads, these bearings are the backbone of the steady rest’s robustness, ensuring seamless operation.
  • Precision Adjustment: Incorporating fine threaded adjustment screws and bronze nuts for smooth and precise adjustments, achieving the perfect hold is effortless.
  • Durability Enhanced: With Blanchard ground plates and hardened working parts, the steady rest promises extended durability. The black oxidized components offer added corrosion protection, safeguarding your investment against the elements.
  • Comprehensive Accessory Kit: Every unit is accompanied by a roller cart, adjustment wrench, and dust cover, providing a full package for immediate integration into your workflow.
MODEL
RANGE
RIP-206
0.5”- 6”
RIP-209
0.5”- 9”
RIP-212
0.5”- 12”
RIP-216
0.5”- 16”
RIP-218
2.5”- 18”
RIP-221
6”- 21”
RIP-225
6.1”- 25”
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