Why does XYZ use Box Ways on their VMC range?
Our standard range of VMCs use Induction Hardened Box Ways and Turcite coated anti-friction slide ways. This design offers the maximum rigidity and vibration absorption – far exceeding what is possible for machines using linear bearing slides. Machines using these linear slides are fine for light work but subcontract shops and companies who machine a wide variety of materials (from aluminum, to iron, to stainless) need a machine that will perform all their work. Linear way machines are cheaper to produce and can have faster rapids and acceleration but we think these advantages are far outweighed by the superior cutting performance of box way machines.
We do fit THK high precision linear bearing slides on our 1060 HS machine that is designed for light cutting at high speed – a proper application for this technology.