A novel fluid-dynamic drive principle for desktop machines
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Zeitschriften/Aufsätze (reviewed) |
Jahr | 2013 |
Autoren | Denkena, B., Möhring, H.C., Kayapinar, H.: |
Veröffentlicht in | CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technolgy, Vol. 6 (2013) 2, S. 89-97. |
A compact contactless planar positioning stage is introduced which is based on a new fluid-dynamic drive principle. A defined thrust force generation is obtained by the controlled injection of free fluid jets on periodic structures that are part of the slide. Aerostatic bearings ensure a constant air gap independent of the load case. Following the background and goals of the project, the operating principle is explained. The design of a first linear prototype is supported by analytic and numerical analyses (CFD). Experimental results show a high capability for precision applications. Finally, a concept for a planar stage is introduced.