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title: "Alignment Guide"
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# Industrial Specification: Alignment Guide

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision component within a test fixture interface that ensures accurate positioning and alignment of test specimens or devices during measurement or testing procedures.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-25 μm positional tolerance, 0-50 N clamping force, -20°C to 85°C temperature range**. Failure boundary: **Positional deviation exceeding 25 μm, clamping force exceeding 50 N causing plastic deformation, temperature exceeding 85°C causing thermal expansion beyond tolerance**, Mechanism: **Wear-induced clearance exceeding Hertzian contact stress limits (σ_max &gt; 0.3×yield strength), thermal expansion coefficient mismatch (Δα &gt; 2×10^-6 K^-1) causing binding, surface fatigue from cyclic loading below endurance limit (σ_a &lt; 0.5×σ_uts)**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Abrasive particle contamination (ISO 4406:2017 Class 14/12/9 or worse) | 8 | Progressive wear increasing clearance beyond 25 μm tolerance | Integrate labyrinth seals with 0.1 μm filtration, apply tungsten carbide coating (HV 1500) on sliding surfaces |
| Thermal gradient exceeding 10°C/mm across interface | 8 | Differential expansion causing binding torque &gt; 2 N·m | Implement Invar 36 (α=1.2×10^-6 K^-1) alignment pins with active thermal compensation using Peltier elements |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)**, **Optical Comparator**, **Laser Interferometer**  
**Downstream Applications**: Semiconductor Wafers, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), Optical Lenses  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for the alignment guide?
**A**: Our alignment guides are manufactured from high-quality materials including Stainless Steel for durability, Anodized Aluminum for lightweight precision, and Engineering Plastics like PEEK or Delrin for specialized applications requiring electrical insulation or chemical resistance.

### Q: How does the alignment guide ensure accurate testing procedures?
**A**: The alignment guide features precisely machined datum pins, guide rails, and mounting bases that create a repeatable reference system. This ensures test specimens or electronic devices are positioned consistently during measurement, eliminating variables and improving test reliability in computer and optical product manufacturing.

### Q: Can the alignment guide be customized for specific test fixtures?
**A**: Yes, our alignment guides can be customized with different BOM configurations including various datum pin arrangements, guide rail lengths, and mounting base designs to integrate seamlessly with your existing test fixtures and meet specific positioning requirements for electronic or optical testing applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 1101:2017 (GEOMETRICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - GEOMETRICAL TOLERANCING)
- ANSI B4.1-1967 (PREFERRED LIMITS AND FITS FOR CYLINDRICAL PARTS)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Alignment Guide](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/alignment-guide)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: ALIGNMENT_GUIDE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 73c0e7b8
