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Oct 6, 20202 min read

A Finite Element Analysis of OAV Air Bearings Used in Ultra-high Speed Spindles

"Imagine you have a spindle that can run over 500K plus RPM, less than 1 millionths of an inches (.025 microns) precision with no oil or...

Aug 4, 20202 min read

OAV for nanonewton and micro force control applications and testing

Micro and nano-scale sensing became of primary importance for efficient characterization of nanostructures such as semiconductors,...

Jun 16, 20202 min read

What Happens to Air Bearing Systems When the Air Supply Suddenly Shuts Off?

How can graphite and diamond be so different if they are both composed of pure carbon?