Linear guideways are high-precision components. The requirements for the connecting structure are correspondingly high in order to ensure maximum utilization of the guideway's precision.
The quality of the reference and support surfaces as well as the rigidity of the connecting structure must meet the most stringent requirements. If this is not the case, smoothness, precision and service life of the guideway will be significantly affected.
In order to fully exploit the potential of linear guideways, assembly on a rigid ground base plate is recommended. Due to lower rigidity and limited machining accuracy, connecting structures made of light metals are only suitable for certain situations.