Turn-Mill Linear Guideways: The “Silent Runway” in Heavy-Cut Cabins ——JSWAY CNC COMPANY

I. Role in a nutshell
Linear guideways are the “tracks” of a turn-mill centre. They convert the servo motor’s rotary thrust into linear motion of the turret or table, while withstanding radial impacts from turning and lateral reaction forces from milling. Compared with traditional slideways, they offer lower friction and faster response, allowing a turn-mill centre to complete turning, milling, drilling and tapping in one clamping while still maintaining micron-level positioning.

II. Structure family

III. On-site identification at a glance
• Listen: ball — soft “swish”, roller — low “hum”.
• Watch: roller heavy-cut faces show no chatter, chips form continuous ribbons.
• Touch: under the same load, roller guideways run cooler and last longer.

IV. Maintenance “two-step method”

V. JSWAY service
• Factory-equipped “guideway health ID” — scan to check preload and running-in time.
• On-site preload re-calibration service to restore factory accuracy.

One-sentence summary
Treat guideways as the “silent runway” of the turn-mill centre — choose the right type, set correct preload, maintain diligently — so every turn-mill move is “zero clearance, low noise, high rigidity”. This is another lifetime insurance JSWAY provides for your compound machining.