Technical Papers

Access technical papers about ABTech's precision air bearing, oil hydrostatic, and mechanical bearing rotary tables, linear slides, high speed spindles, and many multi axis combinations.

Accuracy vs Repeatability Resource

ABTech Air Bearing Basics, Geometry, and Accuracy

ABTech's air-bearings are "orifice compensated” and float on a specific air gap (thickness of air film) and many design aspects revolve around the air gap specification.

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Different Types of Rotary Tables

ABTech SP Series Spindles; Single Piece worktable, shaft, and thrust plate

Single piece worktable, shaft and thrust plate with balancing that is designed to customer specification.

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Aerospace
Automotive
Aviation
Bearings
Energy
Land & Marine
Optics
Semiconductor
Thanks a lot for your help. Your rapid, informative correspondence was invaluable. Hopefully I won't be bothering you with any further questions, but it's good to know you're willing. (following remote technical support provided for system installed at the South Pole) Morgan HedgesPost-doctoral Research Associate
Princeton University
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