Design and testing of a step compensated bi-conic hydrostatic spindle

Byron R. Knapp, David A. Arneson, Melvin J. Liebers, Daniel D. Oss, Eric R. Marsh

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Abstract

In high precision machining and grinding applications, high-stiffness, high-load capacity work-head spindles and rotary tables with nanometer-level error motions are becoming more necessary. The combination of reasonable load capacities and 10,000 RPM maximum speed make the Professional Instruments Company model 4R BLOCK-HEAD® air bearing spindle a first choice for many high-accuracy applications. However, there are applications requiring moreload capacity in the same package size, making high pressure oil hydrostatic a logical candidate. The present work describes the design and testing of a step compensated oil hydrostatic spindle consisting of two conical bearing surfaces (bi-conic) with high load capacity-ideal for the rigorous demands of precision machining and grinding. The most compelling argument for this oil hydrostatic spindle is the combination of nanometer-level error motions and near indestructibility.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE 2009
StatePublished - Dec 1 2009
Event24th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE 2009 - Monterey, CA, United States
Duration: Oct 4 2009Oct 9 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE 2009

Other

Other24th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering, ASPE 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey, CA
Period10/4/0910/9/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

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