Flow Criterion Research on Fluid in Hydrostatic Bearing from Laminar to Turbulent Transition

The multipad circular guide hydrostatic bearing of heavy-duty CNC machine is taken as the research object. Based on the lubrication properties of the heavy hydrostatic bearing, viscosity-temperature equation of interstitial fluid is established in various viscosities. In accordance with factory actual production, the fluid critical from laminar to turbulent is calculated by finite volume method. The inner flow field of hydrostatic bearing is simulated, when the rotating speed of workbench is 6r/min at different flow. The simulation results reveal flow distribution low and verify the reliability of the calculation. The results show that, the transition critical inlet fluid flow from laminar to turbulent of fluid in hydrostatic bearing is 22L/min. Through the above analysis and research, reveals the flow rule of the hydrostatic bearing oil film bearing gap, provides a theoretical basis for actual hydrostatic bearing for engineering structural optimization design.