White Paper: Linear Guide Accuracy for Eliminating Artifact Lines

Linear guide accuracy is essential for providing consistent, repeatable performance in various applications. This need is particularly significant in large format digital image scanning, which spans fields such as architectural drawings, mapping, and medical x-rays. Additionally, output devices like inkjet printers and plotters are continually advancing in resolution and size to produce posters, billboards, signs, and more. In all these areas, the requirement for clean scans and outputs—free from distracting artifact lines—is critical, as any inconsistencies can lead to costly or devastating consequences. Consistency in motion is the key factor in developing a successful scanner design.

Positional accuracy vs. repeatability, and equally applied torque are two major factors that help provide consistency in linear motion for imaging applications. In this white paper, we compare data on a traditional type of linear slide guide built from components versus our Uni-Guide linear guide system. The unpredictability in the variations of the carriage within the slide is critical when controlling the amount of variance built into the base components. The one-piece rails of Uni-Guide have an inherent accuracy built into the design and manufacturing process that cannot be duplicated with the built-up components of traditional dual rail systems. This helps to eliminate tolerance stack up, dampen vibrations and shock loads, and offer the ability to drop into existing applications, making installation easy.

In the Eliminate Artifact Lines with Linear Guide Accuracy white paper, we discuss the basics of linear guide accuracy and the factors contributing to consistent torque, along with a comparison of slide options, and a rail report and analysis.

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