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Subject
Summary
The course provides an intensive coverage of precision engineering theory
and its application to the design of complex production equipment such
as machine tools, robots, and metrology.
Topics covered include: precision design philosophy; the current state
of art; principles of accuracy, repeatability, and resolution; error budgeting;
sensors and sensor mounting; contact and non-contact bearings for rotary
and linear motion; actuators and transmissions;
structural design; dynamic response and structural damping; solid modeling
of complex systems.
The course aims to help students in developing creative designs and teaches
techniques that allow the designs to be optimized through
analytical and numerical methods. Weekly homework assignments provide ample
opportunities to practice the concepts learned. The
course culminates in a final project.
Announcements
| Date |
Announcement |
| 10/27/2006 |
Problem
Set 3 has been posted. Due 11/10/2006. |
| 10/09/2006 |
Problem
Set 2 (new updated version) has been posted. Due 10/16/2006 |
| 10/02/2006 |
Solution of 1. Midterm |
| 09/06/2006 |
Problem
Set 1 has been posted. Due 09/13/2006. |
| 08/22/2006 |
Classes begin Wednesday, August 23. Download
the course syllabus. |
Note: All downloadable files are in pdf format. You will need to have Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed.
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