Modeling and Analysis Method for Error Motion of Precision Aerostatic Rotary Stage and Experimental Verification
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Abstract
The rotational error motion of precision aerostatic rotary stages substantially affects the accuracy of machining and measuring equipment. A comprehensive and flexible error modeling method is absent. This paper develops an analytical model for the error motion of an aerostatic rotary stage bearing, utilizing linear superposition and spatial force equilibrium principles. The error motion of an orifice-restricted rotary stage is computed using this approach. The impact of bearing manufacturing inaccuracies (e.g., journal roundness, thrust plate profile) and micro-vibrations caused by internal turbulence is analyzed. Finally, the model was validated experimentally using the reversal method. The results indicate that bearing manufacturing errors positively correlate with error motion, and micro-vibration considerably influences errors at the sub-100 nm level. The relative error between the predicted and measured values is less than 15%, confirming the validity and applicability of this modeling and analytical approach. This research enhances error motion analysis methods and offers a novel constructive reference for predicting and optimizing error motion in precision aerostatic rotary stages.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques · Iterative Learning Control Systems · Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
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Affiliations
Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130102, China
Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Funding
Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan Project of China
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