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An improved system for guiding one part relative another in an accurately defined path, both planar and linear, is disclosed. The improved system eliminates friction associated with heretofore moving parts, is characterized by simplicity and cost effectivness, and comprises a first part having a pri

An improved system for guiding one part relative another in an accurately defined path, both planar and linear, is disclosed. The improved system eliminates friction associated with heretofore moving parts, is characterized by simplicity and cost effectivness, and comprises a first part having a primary reference surface prepared to close tolerances and accurately defining a predetermined path and an opposed parallel secondary surface, and a second part designed for guidance by the primary surface. A fixed air pad is adjustably mounted on the second part adjacent the primary surface. A second air pad is resiliently mounted on the second part adjacent the opposed secondary surface. The resilient mounting includes a bellows. Fluid under pressure is admitted to both air pads, directly to the first and indirectly via the bellows to the second. Preferably, the fluid is compressed air.

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A system for guiding one part relative to another comprising: (a) a stationary support having a central opening and a primary and a secondary surface; (b) a member mounted for rotation about said support, said member provided with a stem fitting within said central opening and having a primary surfa

A system for guiding one part relative to another comprising: (a) a stationary support having a central opening and a primary and a secondary surface; (b) a member mounted for rotation about said support, said member provided with a stem fitting within said central opening and having a primary surface; (c) a plate secured to said stem and designed for rotation within said central opening and having a secondary surface; (d) a plurality of fluid bearings mounted to said secondary surface of said stationary support; and (e) means for supplying fluid under pressure to said primary surface of said member and to said secondary surface of said plate.