30

2022-12

What is the rated load of a TBI linear guide?

With the reform and development of innovative technologies in the industrial era, TBI linear guideways have gradually evolved from traditional models to intelligent, automated ones. As high-tech machinery of the 21st century, dynamic components are increasingly being applied in CNC manufacturing. 1. Basic Static Rated Load of Linear Guideways The definition of the basic static rated load (C0): When a linear guideway is subjected to heavy loads or significant impact loads—whether under static conditions or during motion—it will directly cause local deformation at the contact surface between the raceway and the steel balls. Once this deformation exceeds a certain threshold, it will compromise the stability of the linear guideway’s movement. The basic static rated load is the maximum load that permits such deformation within acceptable limits. By definition: when the load direction remains constant and the contact area experiences substantial stress, the total deformation of both the steel balls and the raceway surfaces shall be no more than one-thousandth of the diameter of the steel balls. The definition of the allowable static moment (M0): When the steel balls within the slider reach the aforementioned static rated load under high pressure, the moment exerted on the slider is defined as the static rated moment. In the operation of linear guideways, this moment is typically defined along three axes: MR, MP, and MY. 2. Static Safety Factor for TBI Linear Guideways When linear guideways are used under slow-motion or low-dynamic-frequency conditions, the static safety factor should be taken into account.

2022-12-30

20

2022-12

How should we select miniature guide rails? And how can we improve their stability?

There are numerous types of miniature linear guides available on the market. On the one hand, this provides us with a wider range of choices; on the other hand, it also puts higher demands on users’ technical expertise. However, in general, users don’t need to worry about selecting the right model, as suppliers can take care of that for them—provided that users supply certain key parameters. So, what are the main factors we should consider when making our selection? First, we need to take into account the operating conditions: As we all know, these guides are used in a wide variety of machine tools and mechanical equipment, each with different levels of machining accuracy. Consequently, the miniature linear guides paired with these machines will also differ. The rougher the machine tool, the larger and heavier the linear guide will be. Conversely, the higher the machining accuracy of the machine tool, the more precise the linear guide required. This information must be provided by the user to the supplier, enabling them to make an initial assessment of the appropriate miniature linear guide. Second, we need to consider the load capacity: Once we know the load capacity, we can determine which type of slider to use. The slider is a crucial component of the miniature linear guide, directly affecting its precision level. Therefore, choosing the right slider requires great care and deliberation. The load-carrying capacity—the maximum weight the slider can handle—is closely related to the safety factor during the guide’s operation. Generally, manufacturers provide a table showing the safety factors for various load capacities; users simply need to select a value within the upper range.

2022-12-20

< 1234...8 >