2.Machine tool guides The roller-based guides have gained popularity due to their high performance and modular integration to machine tools. On the other hand, hydrostatic guides are preferred in the
2. Machine tool guides
The roller-based guides have gained popularity due to their high performance and modular integration to machine tools. On the other hand, hydrostatic guides are preferred in the applications where higher accuracy, stiffness and damping are required. Aerostatic, magnetic or vacuum guides are used in the precision positioning applications where the external load is small.