Students in this course learn about the basic components of machinery for which precision motion is important, such as ultraprecision machine tools, exposure devices, 3D measuring machines, etc., the type and properties of components selected for the basic configuration, design techniques, as well as precision measuring technology and control methods that are needed for motion systems that use that machinery. The instructor also introduced trends in their use.
High-precision movement is a basic and important capability which can be implemented by understanding real machine problems in greater detail and solving them. The purpose of this course is to acquire basic knowledge and skills for this task.
Students will acquire the following skills by taking this course.
1) Learn basic knowledge of machines for precision and ultra-precision motions, and gain an understanding of precision deterioration factors.
2) Gain an understanding of basic principles of sensors and properties of control methods for precision and ultra-precision motions, and be able to choose appropriately.
Motion error, precision mechanism, ultra-precision mechanism, mechanism design, guide, bearing, power transmission, actuator, measurement, sensor, control, ultra-precision machine tool, exposure tool, coordinate measuring machine
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Opportunities to voluntarily participate in discussion will be provided in each class, and participation and understanding will be checked. At the end of the class, students will work on exercise problems related to the lectured contents.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction | Understand features of precision/ultra-precision motion systems, basic technical terms and fundamental principle for the systems |
Class 2 | Design of precision/ultra-precision mechanisms with a short working range | Explain the suitable components and their combination for the mechanisms with a short working range and their features. |
Class 3 | Design of precision/ultra-precision mechanisms with a long working range | Explain the suitable components and their combination for the mechanisms with a long working range and their features. |
Class 4 | Visit lab or technology exhibition | Visit the precision mechanics related laboratory or visit the the exhibition of the precision mechanism, decide the topics and conduct the survey. |
Class 5 | Measurement techniques for precision/ultra-precision motion systems | Understand the kinds, the principle and the features of sensors for the motion systems |
Class 6 | Control techniques for precision/ultra-precision motion systems 1 | Understand the kinds and the features of Understand the control methods for the motion systems performance and structure. |
Class 7 | Control techniques for precision/ultra-precision motion systems 1 | Design the control methods for the motion systems performance and structure. |
Class 8 | Supplementary Classes | Supplementary Classes |
Not specified.
A. H. Slocum, Precision Machine Design, Society of Manufacturing, ISBN-13: 978-0872634923
David A. Dornfeld, Precision Manufacturing, Springer, ISBN-13: 978-0387324678
V. C. Venkatesh et al, Precision Engineering, McGraw-Hill Professional, ISBN-13: 978-0071548274
T. Yamaguchi et al, Nanoscale Servo Control, TDU Press, ISBN-13: 978-4501113506 (Japanese)
A. Matsubara,Design and Control of Precision Positioning and Feed Drive Systems, Morikita Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-4627919815 (Japanese)
J. Otsuka,Nanotechnology and Ultra-precision Positioning Technology,Kogyo Chosakai Publishing,ISBN-13: 978-4769321750 (Japanese)
R. Suzuki et al, Instrument Engineering, Shoko-do, ISBN-13: 978-4785690656 (Japanese)
Exercises or short test,and activities in class (40%),
Term paper (60%)
No prerequisites are necessary, but enrollment in the related courses is desirable.