Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Machine base question

On Saturday 28 April 2007 15:16, David G. LeVine wrote:

> Has anyone used or considered air bearings running against a surface
> plate as a support for a gantry?
> I assume with small clearances they should be pretty stiff when two
> opposed bearings (on opposite sides of the plate) work against each other.
> Comments, thoughts, etc ate all welcomed.
> David G. LeVine
> Nashua, NH 03060

these guys have a design guide for em
http://www.newwayairbearings.com
then you could slap some of these on it
http://www.aerotech.com/products/motors/linear_motors.html

that would be one fast machine ;)

Brian
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