linear rods versus linear rails
there seems to be a bit of confusion on this hell I am to, I hear one place say rods are best for this or that then I hear the same thing about rails?? I am wanting to figure out which is best on what standing point's accuracy, load, which one keeps it's accuracy longer, life span, etc?? there are three type's used most and easiest to find is as fallows
standard rod's using round linear bearing's
rod's connected to a support rail system split round bearing
rail system using bearing cartridges (flat) such as a ssr15 thk rail
I am sure a lot of people have experience with one or two of these systems
and some I am sure with all of them at a time or another simple asking you to share your experience with them
and may be help out some new builders make a better informed decision when selecting rails