Bahnführung
Bahnführung is a term used in engineering to describe the guiding of a moving element along a predefined path or track. It refers to the method by which motion is constrained to a fixed trajectory, typically realized by a guide rail and a cooperating follower such as a carriage, slider, or block.
The core idea of Bahnführung is to provide a controlled, repeatable path for movement while managing loads,
Key performance characteristics include stiffness (resistance to deflection under load), straightness and angular error (deviation from
Typical applications are in machine tools and CNC slides, robotics and automation equipment, precision measuring instruments,
In practice, the term emphasizes the concept of a defined guiding path in mechanical assemblies, whereas in