spindle. As a result of the high balance standards obtained and the lack of mechanical contact, a Westwind air bearing spindle should produce minimal levels of vibration and audible.... D1733 PCB spindle radial vibration against shaft speed Home|Air Bearing Technology|PCB Spindles|Specialist Applications Service Centre|Spare Parts|Technical Support |About Westwind...Reduced Vibration Return to Home Page Air Bearing Benefits Tour Greater Precision High Speed Increased Tool Life Improved Surface Finish Long Bearing Life Low Thermal Growth Lack...

spindles. Air bearings have no adverse effect on the environment, and are therefore ideal for use in cleanroom applications, such as in magnetic disk drive manufacture. Indeed..., it is possible to operate specifically designed Westwind air bearing spindles in high vacuum conditions, as experienced in semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturing. Typical clean room... standard in which spindles can be operated in: Class 100. Clean room enviornment Home|Air Bearing Technology|PCB Spindles|Specialist Applications Service Centre|Spare Parts|Technical...

to. Typical air filtration requirement: 0.1 micron Spindle Maintenance Home|Air Bearing Technology|PCB Spindles|Specialist Applications Service Centre|Spare Parts|Technical Support |About...Lack of Maintenance Return to Home Page Air Bearing Benefits Tour Greater Precision High Speed Increased Tool Life Improved Surface Finish Long Bearing Life Low Thermal Growth... systems is all that is necessary to ensure complete reliability. Normally only a regular check of the air supply is necessary to ensure complete bearing reliability. Providing...

Westwind Air Bearings - Spindles Return to Home Page Air Bearing Benefits Tour Greater Precision High Speed Increased Tool Life Improved Surface Finish Long Bearing Life Low... Thermal Growth Lack of Maintenance Large Load Capacity Reduced Vibration Cleanliness Welcome to Westwind's Interactive Air Bearing Technology Tour Westwind air bearing spindles have... and higher quality. To find out more please click on a benefit above. Home|Air Bearing Technology|PCB Spindles|Specialist Applications Service Centre|Spare Parts|Technical Support |About...

Lack of Maintenance Large Load Capacity Reduced Vibration Cleanliness Improved Surface Finish The accurate, repeatable motion given by air bearing spindles gives a superior... surface finish. For applications, such as semiconductor processing, air bearing spindles provide a smooth, accurate, repeatable motion resulting in a better surface finish. Unlike ball... bearing spindles, air bearings provide constant bearing stiffness, ensuring minimal subsurface fracture in machining of hard materials. As the stiffness is produced by the uniform...