Box Way vs. Linear Way: How to Choose the Right Guideway for Your Machine Purchase

During machine purchase, it could be a hard question for some clients to choose either box way or linear way. To find the suitable function, it is crucial to understand the processing advantage of each guideway and make the decision based on the workpieces processing needs. The following illustrate relatively the difference and feature of the two guideways.

#BoxWay:

It's operated by sliding friction. The guideway and the lathe bed are made of one-piece casting and pass the production procedure of quenching and grinding before launching; therefore, the machine attached to box way would have great rigidity and better bearing capacity. While processing, the vibration would be smaller and the shock wave could be reduced. #SuitableForHeavyCutting

#LinearGuideway:

It's operated by rolling friction. The precise feeding function, the lowered friction force, and the reduced lost motion could be achieved with the operation that steel balls roll between the guideway and the block. This kind of machine meets the needs of high-speed motion with lighter motor usage. As the technology developed, the machine nowadays with linear guideway could bear the load from each side at the same time. The guideway could be easily installed and replaced.

If you have any question while selecting machines, please provide the specification of the workpeice for processing and relative needs to us. We will recommend you the most suitable machine. TMT is your best manufacturing partner.