Traversing microtome with air bearings

摘要: Disclosed is a traversing microtome having base (10) and movable carriage (13). A blade holder (12) with (16) mounted on the (10), an object (14) To carry out cutting process, (13), together (15), moved against stationary (16). Between guide rails (18,18') of (13) bearing gap (30) width few microns created by means air elements (21,21'), consequently only minimal force required to move slide magnets (22,22') are arranged so that their attracting forces act pressure elements. In this manner, needed arrest motion at any given location extremely low. The cannot be when supply interrupted. suspended in manner pendulum adjustable height; latter true for also. view bearings, no lubrication (18,18').