Schneeberger Assembly Applications

    No reference edge available
    Manual alignment without tools 
    Not recommended
    Very low level of accuracy
    

    No reference edge available
    Manual alignment without tools, e.g. aligning gauge, guide strip, dial gauge, installation carriage

    Depending on the complexity, average to high level of accuracy

    Lateral datum in the machine bed
    Alignment by pressing against locating surface
    High level of accuracy, depending on the accuracy of the reference edge
    Minimal time required

    Lateral locating surfaces and additional lateral clamping
    Alignment by pressing against locating surfaces using lateral fixing components
    Very high level of accuracy, depending on the accuracy of the reference edge
    Minimal time required
    

    A guide rail with one or two carriages              
    Horizontal installation
    Minimal moment load carrying capacity Ma
    Manual and secondary axes with low load
    Simple alignment
    High level of lateral force absorption against locating surface (1)
    Low level of lateral force absorption against counter-locating surface (2) 
                

Rail and Carriages Branding Dimensions

      Adjusting screws and clamping strips 

              

    
      
        Shaft with countersunk head screw
                  

        Single or double wedge strips

        

        Eccentric screw
     
        

        Eccentric screw
 

        No locating surfaces
        Small absorption of force from the side, forces are transmitted by means of friction locking
        High assembly effort

        Both guide rails with one reference, one carriage side with opposite reference
        Simple installation
        High lateral force absorption from one direction, e.g. for inclined bed axes or hanging installation

        A guide rail and its carriage with datum and lateral clamping
        For high lateral forces from both directions, a guide rail with carriage absorbs the majority of the lateral forces
        Relatively simple installation

        Both guide rails and a carriage side with a reference, a guide rail and its carriage also with lateral clamping
        Simple installation
        High absorption of lateral forces from both directions

        Both guide rails and a carriage side with reference and lateral clamping
        Simple installation
        Very high level of accuracy
        For very high lateral forces from both directions

        A guide rail and two carriage sides with reference and lateral clamping
        Simple installation
        Very high level of accuracy
        For very high lateral forces from both directions