V.V. Molodtsov, A.V. Churilin, V.V. Bushuev
The article describes special aspects of various spindle bearings employment and their performance standards. It is shown that in spite of certain advantages of non-contact bearings on a range of technical and economic parameters the most efficient type is roller bearing. The paper gives a detailed analysis of the main ways to improve bearing designs, applied for high-speed cutting.
Keywords: spindle bearings, roller bearings, performance standard, bearing preload, lubrication methods, cooling methods..