Precise Mechanics

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Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Synopsis:

The aim of the lectures is to extend the engineering knowledge in fine mechanics with new approaches used in design of measurement instruments and systems.

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Syllabus of lectures:

Basics of the fine and precise mechanics design.

Material selection.

Joint methods.

Linear guides sliding guides, rolling guides, flexure guides.

Supports sliding, rolling flexures.

Shafts, couplings, gears.

Micrometer screws.

Compensation, adjustment and fixation mechanisms.

Dumpers and brakes.

Elastic elements.

3D measurement machines.

Ball screws.

Drives.

Design of optical systems.

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Study materials:

Ahmad A., Handbook of Optomechanical Engineering, CRC Press, 1997

Trylinski, W., Fine mechnanisms and precision instruments, principles of design, Pergamin Press, Warshaw, 1971

Yoder, P., R., Opto-Mechanical system design, SpiePress, Washington, 2005

Yoder, P., R., Mounting Optics in Optical Instruments, SPIE Optical Engineering Press, 2002

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: