Time-Varying Total Stiffness Matrix of a Rigid Machine Spindle-Angular Contact Ball Bearings Assembly: Theory and Analytical/Experimental Verifications

Radial Ball Bearings with Angular Contact in Machine Tools

Film Stiffness Analysis for Angular Contact Ball Bearings Considering Thermal Effect

In order to more accurately calculate the film stiffness of angular contact ball bearing, it is necessary to establish the film stiffness calculation model that is consistent with reality. The frictional heat exists in high-speed ball bearings, and can impact on oil film thickness and stiffness. The calculation model of film stiffness of an angular contact ball bearing taking account of the eff...

Vibration in a Cracked Machine Tool Spindle with Magnetic Bearings

Due to manufacturing flaws or cyclic loading, cracks frequently appear in a rotating spindle system. These cracks markedly affect the dynamic characteristics in higher modes of the rotating machinery. For faster rotational speeds, especially for super-high-speed cutting, a spindle with magnetic bearings is necessary. However, most investigations into spindle system dynamic characteristics have ...

The Critical Speeds of a Machine Tool Spindle- Bearing System with the High Stiffness Hydrostatic Journal Bearings

INTRODUCTION The ordinary hydrodynamic bearings have been replaced by the hydrostatic bearings in the application of machine tools in recent years. For the hydrodynamic bearings, the journal and the bearing surface are separated by the sliding action with a wedge pressure-generating mechanism to develop a pressure within the bearing. It has advantages of simple structure and cheap cost. However...

Study of Permanent Magnet Bearings and their Stiffness

A typical passive magnetic bearing has been modeled and analyzed for its performance characteristics. The magnetic bearing studied in this work comprised of a Shaft, inner magnets sleeved over the shaft, and outer magnetic rings. A detailed analysis has been perform on the force exerted by a permanent magnet on the shaft nurture to restore the shaft to its equilibrium position when an eccentric...