T-Nut Profiles for Machine Tables
Cold drawn T sections for CNC machine tables and telescopic steel curtains
What T-Nut Profiles for Machine Tables Is and Who It Is For
Cold drawn special profiles are used across machine tool building, and two of the most common are T-nut profiles for the tables of CNC machines and the sections that make up telescopic steel curtains. Both need a clean drawn surface and tight width control, because the nut has to slide in the table slot without rocking.
Key Benefits
- Width held below 0.05 mm so the nut slides without play
- Bright drawn surface slides in the slot without scoring the table
- One bar cuts into many nuts, which keeps the unit cost low
- Curtain sections arrive straight enough to assemble without pre-forming
| Surface roughness | Ra < 2.5 um |
|---|---|
| Size tolerances | < 0.05 mm |
| Straightness | < 0.1 mm/m |
| Twisting | < 0.25 deg/m |
| Cross section | 1 mm2 up to 3800 mm2 |
| Length | up to 6 m or cut to fixed length |
Who It Is For
- CNC machine tool builders
- Machine guarding and way cover manufacturers
- Fixture and workholding suppliers
Problems It Solves
- A loose T-nut lets the fixture lift under cutting load
- Machining T sections from flat bar doubles the part cost
- Way cover sections bought as flat strip have to be folded and welded
Technical Features
- T, U and drawing-defined sections
- Cold drawn size tolerance below 0.05 mm
- Straightness below 0.1 mm/m
- Stress relieved condition available
Where T-Nut Profiles for Machine Tables Is Used
T-nuts for CNC machine tool tables
T-nuts for CNC machine tool tables
Telescopic steel curtain sections for machine guarding
Telescopic steel curtain sections for machine guarding
Clamping and fixture components
Clamping and fixture components
Machine frame trim sections
Machine frame trim sections
Materials
- Carbon steel
- Free cutting steel
- Alloy steel
- Stainless steel
Quality Control
- Width and shoulder dimensions checked against the table slot standard
- Surface inspected for draw marks
- Sample nuts trial fitted before volume release
Customization Options
- Section matched to your table slot
- Cut blanks or full bars
- Tapped and finished nuts on request through our machining centre
How We Make It
Section
Section and slot fit review
Die design
Cold drawing
Stress relieving
Stress relieving where needed
Cutting
Cutting and inspection
How It Compares
Drawing the T section is cheaper than milling it from flat bar at any real volume, and the drawn surface finish is better than a milled one without a secondary operation.
Use Guide
- Give the table slot dimensions as well as the nut section
- Say whether you want bars or pre-cut blanks
- Specify the condition, as drawn or stress relieved
Often Ordered Together
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Drawn sections held below 0.05 mm on size with a Ra under 2.5 um surface
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U shaped sections for cursors and slideways with or without ball bearing housings
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Linear Guide Rail Profiles
Rail and carriage sections in induction hardening and case hardening steels
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Questions Buyers Ask About T-Nut Profiles for Machine Tables
Can you supply finished T-nuts rather than bars?
Yes, cutting and machining can be added through our machining centre.
How tight is the width tolerance?
Cold drawn profiles are held below 0.05 mm on size.
Do you make telescopic steel curtain profiles?
Yes, these are one of the standard machine tool applications for our cold drawn sections.
Get a Quote for T-Nut Profiles for Machine Tables
Send the drawing, the quantity and the delivery condition you need. We reply with price, lead time and a sample plan.