Bearing Load Calculation Spreadsheet - Input

This spreadsheet calculates the loads on linear motion bearings. It

takes forces applied at the cutting tool and bearing locations
(X,Y,Z) as inputs. The X-Y center of the work volume, at the
table height, is defined as the origin. All dimensions in inches.
All forces in lbf. NOTE: If a bearing is not used (e.g. Bearing
4 in 3-bearing stage), clear cells rather than zeroing.

Inputs:

Value
X

Spindle:
Z Position
Cutting Force
Y Stage (bottom stage)
Number of Bearings
Centroid
Bearing 1 Location
Bearing 2 Location
Bearing 3 Location
Bearing 4 Location
X Stage (top stage)
Number of Bearings
Centroid
Bearing 1 Location
Bearing 2 Location
Bearing 3 Location
Bearing 4 Location
Z Stage
Number of Bearings
Centroid
Bearing 1 Location
Bearing 2 Location
Bearing 3 Location
Bearing 4 Location

0
-200

0
0

6
0
Results
Fx

3
0
-3.5
3.5
-3.5

3
4.75
3
1.25

-4
-4
-4
-4

3
-3
-1.25
-3
-4.75

3
1.25
4.75
1.25

-2
-2
-2
-2

-104.762
66.66667
238.0952
NA
NA

NA
2
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

Fy

0
0
0

0 171.4286
0
0
0 -171.429
NA

Fz

Mx

My

Mz

-142.857
285.7143
-142.857
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

-457.143
0
457.1429
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

4-Bearing Stages
Origin is defined at
center of XY plane, with
Z=0 at surface of
purple plate (stage
plate).
Be mindful of
relationship between
bearing number and
coordinate system.

+Y
2

3
2

4
1

1
4

-Y
-X

+X

3-Bearing Stages

+Y
2

2
3
1

-Y
-X

1
3

+X

2-Bearing Stages

+Y

1
2

-Y
-X

+X

1-Bearing Stages

+Y

-Y
-X

+X

Bearing Load Calculation Spreadsheet - 4 Bearing Values

This spreadsheet calculates the loads on linear motion bearings. ONLY
REFER TO THIS SHEET FOR AXES THAT USE 4 BEARINGS other calculations are incorrect.

X Stage Bearings
Force Due To:
Bearing 1 X
Y
Z
Bearing 2 X
Y
Z
Bearing 3 X
Y
Z
Bearing 4 X
Y
Z

Y Stage Bearings
Force Due To:
Bearing 1 X
Y
Z
Bearing 2 X
Y
Z
Bearing 3 X
Y
Z
Bearing 4 X
Y
Z

Fx

Fy
0
-240
640
0
-240
640
0
240
-640
0
240
-640

Fx

Fz
0
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

Fy
0

114.2857
0
-114.286
100
-114.286
100
114.2857

Total

Fz
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
-240
640
0
-240
640
0
240
-640
0
240
-640

Total

0
0
114.2857
0
0
-114.286
100
0
-114.286
100
0
114.2857

Z Stage Bearings

Bearing Load Calculation Spreadsheet - 3 Bearing Values

This spreadsheet calculates the loads on linear motion bearings.
ONLY REFER TO THIS SHEET FOR AXES THAT USE 3
BEARINGS - other calculations are incorrect.

X Stage Bearings
Force Due Fx
Fy
Bearing 1 X
Y
171.4286
Z
-457.143
Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 2 X
Y
Z
Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 3 X
Y
-171.429
Z
457.1429
Mx
My
Mz
Y Stage Bearings
Force Due Fx
Fy
Bearing 1 X
-104.762
Y
Z
-142.857
Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 2 X
66.66667
Y
Z
285.7143
Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 3 X
238.0952
Y

Fz

0
171.4286
0 -457.143
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-171.429
0 457.1429
0
0
0

0
0

0
0

0
0

Fz
0
0

Total

Total
-104.762
0
0 -142.857
0
0
0
66.66667
0
0 285.7143
0
0
0
238.0952
0

Z-Force Matrix
1
1
1
0.583333
0 -0.58333
0.583333 -0.58333 0.583333
Inverse Matrix
0.25 0.857143 0.428571
0.5
0 -0.85714
0.25 -0.85714 0.428571
Z-Force Output Matrix:
F1
0
F2
0
F3
0

Z-Force Matrix
1
1
0.875
0
1.75
-1.75

1
-0.875
1.75

Inverse Matrix
0.25 0.571429 0.142857
0.5
0 -0.28571
0.25 -0.57143 0.142857
Z-Force Output Matrix:
F1
0
F2
0
F3
0

Z
Mx
My
Mz

-142.857

0 -142.857
0
0
0

Input Forces
0
0
0

0
0
0

Bearing Load Calculation Spreadsheet - 4 Bearing Values

This spreadsheet calculates the loads on linear motion bearings. ONLY
REFER TO THIS SHEET FOR AXES THAT USE 2 BEARINGS other calculations are incorrect.

X Stage Bearings
Force Due To:
Bearing 1 X
Y
Z
Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 2 X
Y
Z
Mx
My
Mz

Y Stage Bearings
Force Due To:
Bearing 1 X
Y
Z
Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 2 X
Y
Z
Mx
My
Mz

Z Stage Bearings
Force Due To:
Bearing 1 X
Y
Z

Fx

Fy

Fz
0
0

800
300

0
0

800
300

0
0

Fy

Fz

Total

100
1000

0
0

0
300
100

-1000

0
0

0
300

Fx

0
0
0
0
800
300
0
0
0
0
800
300

0
0

Fx

Total

Fy

Fz

100
0
1000
0
0
300
100
0
-1000
0
0
300

Total

Mx
My
Mz
Bearing 2 X
Y
Z
Mx
My
Mz