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Machine Slideways


TYZACK combine traditional skills with state of the art machining, heat treatment and grinding technology to accomplish the ultimate in manufacturing precision machine slideways.

Whatever the application TYZACK's experience and custom engineering skills ensure all slideways are of the highest quality, at the right price, to your individual specification and delivered on time.

Ultimax Slideways

Up to 6000mm in one piece
Precision butt jointing
Extensive stocks of steel provide short lead times and minimises machining costs
Ultimate in dimensional control and surface finish

Through Hardened Slideways - the benefits

Manufactured from the finest AISI A4 tool steel
Maximum dimensional stability
Fully regrindable
Uniformly heat treated to HRc 60
Ultimate shock and vibration absorption compared to linear track systems
Complete homogeneity and uniform mass
Optional soft plugged areas for high positional accuracy of mounting holes
Machined or precision ground tenons

Induction Hardened Slideways - the benefits

Manufactured from the finest quality EN 10083-1 (SIM. EN9 - W1.0535)
Ultimate control for zone to a minimum depth of 3mm
Hardness range up to HRc 66
Tough impact resistant core for special applications
High positional accuracy of securing holes as standard

 

Trust TYZACK - many of the world's leading original equipment manufacturers have for over 30 years.

High precision slideways are an essential requirement for the accuracy and repeatability demands on modern machine tools.

Raw Material Induction Hardened
Through Hardened
EN 10083-1 (SIM. EN9 - W1.0535)
A.I.S.I. A4 Grade 425
Hardness Induction Hardened
Through Hardened
60-66 HRc Zone to a minimum Depth 3mm (0.120")
58-62 HRc

Specification Metric Imperial
Maximum Length Individual Piece 6000mm 160"
Parallelism 0.005mm 0.0002"
Sureface Finish 0.4-0.8mmR a 16-32 micro inches CLA
Flatness
(in free state)
Face Bow
Edge Bow
0.025mm/1000mm
0.013mm/1000mm
0.0004" per foot
0.0002" per foot
Squareness Edge 0.005mm/100mm 0.00005" per inch
Angularity 0.013 0.0005"
Tenons Parallelism to edge 0.005mm 0.0002"
Holes
(Induction Hardened)
Position from Datum
Position of Dowel
+0.130mm
+0.013mm
+0.005"
+0.0005"
Holes
(Through Hardened)
Position from Datum
(within soft plugs)
Position of Dowel
(within soft plugs)
+0.500mm/1000mm
+0.130mm
+0.013mm
+0.0005 per inch
+0.005"
+0.0005"
Butt GroundWay Sets Maximum Step at Joints 0.005mm 0.0002"

 

Oversize Slideways

On request, Tyzack manufacture Slideways to "oversize ground" dimensions suitable for mounting with minimal stock removal required when ground "in situ".

TYZACK machine slideways are at the heart of this fundamental requirement, they make certain the functional elements are guided, carried or located with the utmost precision.

Tyzack application engineers will always propose the most cost effective solution to meet with your specific requirements. Please contact us with your engineering drawings or ask for one of our experienced team of sales engineers to call.