Model 36 ABOP
Air Bearing Optical Polishing Machine
The model 36 ABOP (air bearing optical polishing) is designed for the production of large-area high-quality plano optics, or where high outputs are required. The machine has a 36″ (914 mm) optical pitch annular lap.
- The unique air bearing feature has the pitch lap and its support plate riding on a very thin cushion of compressed air
- Drive is from an offset motor via a lay shaft, and is transferred to the lap using a multi-vee drive belt located on the periphery of the support plate
Plate Diameter: 36" (914 mm), No. of Conditioning Rings: 3
Brand: Lapmaster

Characteristics Model 36 ABOP Polishing Machine
PITCH LAP
- Manufactured and cast to suit the requirements of the customer
- The depth of pitch is approximately 2-3″ (50 - 75mm)
- Pitch lap conditioning is via a glass disc faced conditioning weight fitted to the conditioning station
WORKHOLDER RING
- The machine can accommodate unblocked and irregular shaped pieces
- The two/three workholder ring stations are fitted with friction drive, ensuring continuous rotation
- An eccentric oscillating motion drive is incorporated allowing reciprocation of the rings across the lap plate annulus
- The amplitude of the ring reciprocation can be adjusted
OPTIONAL FEATURES
- Water cooled
- Peristaltic pump
- PLC
- Granite conditioner
- Suspended rings
- Granite backing plate
- Proximity light curtain
OPTIONAL TOOLING
- Pitch Trimmer Bar
- Water Cooling Chiller unit
- Zerodur glass facing
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