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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

Model 36 ABOP Luftgelagerte Optische Poliermaschine

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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