Numerical and experimental research on the effects of manufacturing errors on the static
performance of aerostatic porous journal bearings is presented. The effects of …

Aerostatic porous bearing is a new supporting structure gradually used in ultra-precision
machine tools. Considering the relatively lower Young's modulus of porous, there are few …

The dynamic characteristics of aerostatic bearings are critical to the performances of ultra-
precision manufacturing equipment. Dynamic characteristics have recently been recognized …

Aerostatic bearings are typically used in ultra precision and high speed applications in
controlled environments. The present study expands this operating domain. The present …

Handling devices have been developed for liquid crystal display fabrication that are
equipped with aerostatic porous bearing pads to feed large glass sheets while supporting …

In this study, a fractal method was applied to calculate the permeability for compressible gas
flow through a porous restrictor in aerostatic bearings. A mathematical permeability model …

Large dynamic loading of air thrust bearings may result in undesired contact between
bearing surfaces. The counteracting nonlinear aerodynamic forces delivered by the thin air …

This paper demonstrates the modelling and simulation comparison of the static
characteristics of a porous, orifice, and multiple type aerostatic thrust bearings on the basis …

Because of their almost zero friction, cleanness and long life, aerostatic bearings are
commonly used in many applications where high precision of positioning is required, eg …

Porous aerostatic bearings and seals offer several advantages in precision engineering
applications. The static performance of aerostatic elements, ie, bearings and seals, is …