Abstract: A control device for the processing pressure on honing, lapping and polishing machines, in which the tool is driven by motor via a spindle which is in its turn rotatably and essentially axially fixedly supported in a bearing member which is movable in the direction of the axis of the spindle, in which furthermore a double-acting actuation device engages at the bearing member via resilient means, and in which finally an energy sensor measuring the processing pressure transmits actual pressure signals to a program control which, dependent on time, compares the actual pressure signals with different preset pressure signals and from the comparison of the pressure signals generates adjusting signals for the actuation device. At least the resilient means counteracting the own weight of the tool is formed by a pneumatic adjusting means which is connected to a pressure gas source via a control valve.

Abstract: A grinding machine for grinding the peripheral surface of a cylindrical workpiece having a rotatable axle extending from it by a rotating grinding roller has a feeding device which grips the axle of the workpiece and advances the workpiece against the perimeter of the grinding roller. The machine is intended for grinding ordinary spinning cylinders comprising two cylinders of hard rubber material which are rotatably mounted at a distance from each other on a common axle and particularly for regrinding such spinning cylinders, which can experience unequal wear, in order to precisely equalize their diameters.

Abstract: Lapping or polishing machine, wherein for cooling a plurality of zones of its working face the tool comprises for each of these zones separate supply conduits for fluids at different temperatures and/or rates of throughflow, and there are also provided temperature sensing means with an apparatus for controlling the temperature or rate of throughflow of the fluid.

Abstract: A working pressure control mechanism for lapping, honing, and grinding machines having a rotatably mounted shaft bearing the tool within an axially translatable housing such that the shaft is carried along by the housing in the direction of the tool advance, comprising a spring capable of axially translating the housing, a signal producer capable of producing a signal corresponding to the magnitude of axial displacement caused by the workpiece and connected to the spring, and a mechanism advance control capable of receiving a signal from the signal producer, and advancing the housing to compensate for the degree of axial displacement.