Carriage Plate: Thickness 10-50 mm, Hardness HRC 30-45 (steel)

Component Specifications

Definition

The carriage plate is a precision-engineered flat or contoured plate that serves as the foundational mounting platform for components in carriage or flying frame systems. It facilitates controlled linear motion along rails or guides while maintaining structural integrity under operational loads. This component ensures proper alignment, reduces vibration transmission, and provides attachment points for other machine elements.

Working Principle

The carriage plate operates on the principle of providing a rigid, low-friction interface between stationary and moving machine elements. It distributes operational forces evenly across its surface, maintains geometric stability during motion, and minimizes deflection through optimized material distribution and mounting configurations. Linear motion is achieved through integrated guide systems (rails, bearings) while the plate maintains component positioning.

Materials

Typically manufactured from carbon steel (AISI 1045, 4140), stainless steel (304, 316), aluminum alloys (6061-T6), or engineered plastics (POM, PTFE composites). Material selection depends on load requirements, corrosion resistance, weight considerations, and thermal stability.

Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical range	Notes & selection driver
Hardness	HRC 30-45 (steel)
Thickness	10-50 mm
Surface Finish	Ra 1.6-3.2 μm
Flatness Tolerance	±0.05-0.2 mm/m
Mounting Hole Pattern	Grid or custom configuration

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Standards

ISO 2768, DIN 875, ISO 1302

Parent Products

This component is used in the following industrial products

Carriage / Flying Frame

A moving frame assembly that transports material or tools during cutting operations.

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Engineering Analysis

Risks & Mitigation

Fatigue failure under cyclic loading
Corrosion in humid environments
Geometric deformation from improper mounting
Wear on guide interfaces

FMEA Triads

Trigger: Insufficient material thickness for applied loads
Failure: Plate deformation or cracking
Mitigation: Conduct stress analysis during design, use appropriate safety factors, implement regular thickness inspections

Trigger: Improper alignment during installation
Failure: Increased friction, premature wear, binding
Mitigation: Use precision alignment tools, follow installation procedures, verify parallelism with reference surfaces

Industrial Ecosystem

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Compliance & Inspection

Tolerance

Geometric tolerances per ISO 2768-m, flatness within 0.1 mm/m, positional tolerance of mounting holes ±0.05 mm

Test Method

Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) verification, surface plate inspection, load testing with deflection measurement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of a carriage plate?

The primary function is to provide a stable, precision mounting platform that enables controlled linear motion while maintaining structural integrity and component alignment.

How do you select the appropriate material for a carriage plate?

Material selection depends on load capacity requirements, environmental conditions (corrosion, temperature), weight limitations, and cost considerations. Steel offers high strength, aluminum reduces weight, and plastics provide corrosion resistance.

Data Basis

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Preliminary Technical Classification

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Carriage Plate