Linear Guides
From Point A to Point B
About the Book
The simplest way to view linear guides are that they take items from Point A to Point B. Design engineers fully understand it’s never that simple. From integrating the linear guides into the overall machine system to custom solutions designed to meet specific and demanding applications, the design engineer’s route to success, like the guide itself, is seldom a straight line.
Developing an effective linear guide system requires understanding the environment in which the system will operate. Medical device systems may require washdown protection while aerospace systems may need specific materials. There are many more options for the design team today, and by understanding everything that’s possible, we can see some exciting solutions.
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We start this look at linear guides with a few basics around common mistakes when choosing guides that focus on alignment, full system testing, and choosing the right materials. We also will discuss the value of custom solutions and custom materials to better pinpoint the correct solution for the application. We’ll then move to a case study that examines how design engineers effectively analyze the real-world machine needs to deliver an integrated solution. We’ll also review the essential issue of slide bushings and the most often overlooked engineering challenges they deliver.
The end goal is, of course, to get your linear guide system to deliver product and materials from Point A to Point B. That process also is not a straight line, and there are no shortcuts. This eBook is the road map to help you along that route.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Top 5 Mistakes in Choosing
and Using Linear Guides
When (and How) to Consider
Custom Linear Bearings
The Difference Between:
Slide Guides and Ball Screw Actuators
Basics of Design: Needle Rollers Make This Linear Guide the Most Accurate on the Block
Top Tips to Help You Identify the Right Slide Bushing For Your Motion Control Application
About the Author
Bob Vavra
Content Director, Endeavor Business Media, Machine Design, Power & Motion
Bob has spent the last 18 years covering safety and plant operations, which has given him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this sector. His role is to provide clear and useful knowledge across multiple content platforms and ensure our readers have the knowledge they need to develop new solutions. As with all great engineering feats, this is a collaborative effort—so your voice is both welcome and needed as we build a powerful content resource for our global audience.
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