Guidance Systems: Bearings and Linear Guides

This lecture covers the fundamentals of guidance systems, focusing on bearings and linear guides. It explains the role of guides in allowing movement, the types of bearings such as ball bearings and spherical bearings, and the stiffness calculations for double bearings. The lecture also delves into the design considerations for different types of guides, including recirculating ball guides and roller guides, as well as the applications and advantages of each. Additionally, it discusses the use of plain bearing guides and V-slot guides, providing insights into their construction and functionality.