---
title: "Linear Guideway Carriage (Block)"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0.1-2.0 m/s linear velocity, -20°C to 80°C ambient temperature, 0.5-15 kN dynamic load capacity"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 3.5
    unit: "GPa"
    consequence: "Hertzian contact fatigue due to cyclic loading exceeding material yield strength (typically 1.8-2.2 GPa for bearing steel), elastohydrodynamic lubrication breakdown at λ-ratio &lt;1 (film thickness/surface roughness)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Contaminant ingress (ISO 4406 &gt;18/16/13 particle count) exceeding 5 μm particle size"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integral sealing with IP65-rated labyrinth seals, positive-pressure purge system at 0.2 bar above ambient"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal expansion mismatch (Δα=12×10⁻⁶/°C) between aluminum carriage and steel rail at ΔT&gt;40°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Thermal compensation design with Invar 36 inserts (α=1.2×10⁻⁶/°C), controlled preload gradient of 0.5 N/°C"
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  end-seal-wiper:
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  ball-retainer-cage:
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  lubrication-port-grease-fitting:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LUBRICATION_PORT_GREASE_FITTING"
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  mounting-holes:
    type: "component"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 10791-1:2015 (MACHINE TOOLS - TEST CONDITIONS FOR MACHINING CENTRES - PART 1: GEOMETRIC TESTS FOR MACHINES WITH HORIZONTAL SPINDLE)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI B5.54-2005 (METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINING CENTERS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 645-1:2016-11 (LINEAR ROLLER BEARINGS - PART 1: SINGLE ROW RECIRCULATING BALL BEARINGS AND GUIDEWAY ASSEMBLIES - BOUNDARY DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/linear-guideway-carriage-block.md"
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# Industrial Specification: Linear Guideway Carriage (Block)

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision sliding component that moves along a linear guideway rail to provide smooth, low-friction linear motion.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-2.0 m/s linear velocity, -20°C to 80°C ambient temperature, 0.5-15 kN dynamic load capacity**. Failure boundary: **Ball/roller contact stress exceeding 3.5 GPa (Hertzian stress limit), lubrication film thickness &lt;0.1 μm (boundary lubrication threshold), preload loss &gt;30% of initial value**, Mechanism: **Hertzian contact fatigue due to cyclic loading exceeding material yield strength (typically 1.8-2.2 GPa for bearing steel), elastohydrodynamic lubrication breakdown at λ-ratio &lt;1 (film thickness/surface roughness)**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Contaminant ingress (ISO 4406 &gt;18/16/13 particle count) exceeding 5 μm particle size | 8 | Abrasive wear of ball/roller tracks increasing rolling resistance by &gt;15%, vibration amplitude &gt;0.5 mm/s RMS | Integral sealing with IP65-rated labyrinth seals, positive-pressure purge system at 0.2 bar above ambient |
| Thermal expansion mismatch (Δα=12×10⁻⁶/°C) between aluminum carriage and steel rail at ΔT&gt;40°C | 8 | Binding/sticking with friction coefficient increase from 0.001 to &gt;0.005, positioning error &gt;10 μm/m | Thermal compensation design with Invar 36 inserts (α=1.2×10⁻⁶/°C), controlled preload gradient of 0.5 N/°C |

## 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**: **CNC Machining Center**, **Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)**, **Surface Grinding Machine**  
**Downstream Applications**: CNC Machine Tools, Industrial Robots, Packaging Machinery  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in linear guideway carriage blocks and what are their advantages?
**A**: Our linear guideway carriage blocks are manufactured from Carbon Chrome Steel (like SUJ2) for high hardness and wear resistance in demanding applications, and Stainless Steel for corrosion resistance in harsh environments. Both materials ensure precision, durability, and smooth linear motion.

### Q: How do the end seals and lubrication ports contribute to the performance of a linear guideway carriage?
**A**: End seals (wipers) prevent contamination from dust and debris, extending service life. Lubrication ports (grease fittings) allow easy maintenance to reduce friction and wear, ensuring consistent smooth motion and reducing downtime in machinery.

### Q: What should I consider when mounting a linear guideway carriage block in equipment?
**A**: Ensure proper alignment with the linear guideway rail using the mounting holes, apply correct torque to fasteners to avoid distortion, and verify compatibility with your rail specifications. Proper installation maximizes accuracy, load capacity, and longevity in manufacturing applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 10791-1:2015 (MACHINE TOOLS - TEST CONDITIONS FOR MACHINING CENTRES - PART 1: GEOMETRIC TESTS FOR MACHINES WITH HORIZONTAL SPINDLE)
- ANSI B5.54-2005 (METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINING CENTERS)
- DIN 645-1:2016-11 (LINEAR ROLLER BEARINGS - PART 1: SINGLE ROW RECIRCULATING BALL BEARINGS AND GUIDEWAY ASSEMBLIES - BOUNDARY DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES)

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> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: LINEAR_GUIDEWAY_CARRIAGE_BLOCK | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: b2a661ad
