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Influence of diameter and number of orifice on static characteristics of radial-thrust aerostatic bearing

  • F. H. Zhang*
  • , S. F. Wang
  • , Q. Zhang
  • , P. Q. Fu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The working performance of the spindle system is the most important factor to embody the overall performance of the machine tool. To ensure the advanced capabilities, besides the high-precision manufacturing technologies, it is mainly depending on the bearing module and the forces on the spindle. In this paper, a new strategy of the vertical spindle supporting system is presented to meet the high stiffness requirement for the aerostatic bearing. Based on the computational fluid dynamics and finite volume method, a fluid dynamic model and structure model of the large diameter incorporate radial-thrust aerostatic bearing is developed and simulated to find out the pressure distribution laws of the spindle supporting system. The grid subdivision in the direction of film thickness is paid more attentions when establishing the grid of the whole gas film. Simulation results show that this special structure of bearing module can supply enough load capacity and stiffness for the machine tool. The results also indicate that the static characteristics of the bearing are improved as the supply pressure increases and as the supply orifice diameter decreases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUltra-Precision Machining Technologies
Pages78-82
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event8th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Ultra-Precision Machining, CJUPM 2011 - Hangzhou City, China
Duration: 20 Nov 201122 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume497
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference8th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Ultra-Precision Machining, CJUPM 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou City
Period20/11/1122/11/11

Keywords

  • Aerostatic
  • CFD
  • Finite volume method
  • Loading capacity
  • Radial-thrust bearing
  • Stiffness

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