Precision Engineering Industrial Short Course

The Precision Engineering Industrial Short course will take place at Cranfield University 19-23 September 2016. This is a practical, results orientated five day intensive short course covering the basic principles and state-of-the-art concepts to increase the precision, accuracy and reliability of machine tools and products.

Aimed at engineers working in the machine tool, automotive, aerospace, optics and semiconductor industries.

• Gain knowledge to increase the precision, accuracy and reliability of your machines and products
• Gain awareness to help you increase the precision and profitability of manufacturing facilities you develop and purchase
• Find solutions to your “real” design and manufacturing problems from this interative learning opportunity
• Opportunities for discussion with internatioanlly recognised precision engineering experts
• Gain a valuable reference manual form the extensive course documentation

Course topics

• Deterministic performance of machines
• Design of high precision machines: analysis, principles and techniques
• Mechatronics
• Kinematics/semi-kinematics design
• Design of machine structures and flexures
• Precision motion sensing, actuation and control
• Spindles, turning and slideways for high precision
• Precision temperature measurement
• Thermal effects
• Assessment of machine tool dynamic performance
• Machine metrology and calibration
• Geometric and texture measurement
• Precision abrasive processes
• Energy beam material processing
• Error budgeting: geometric and thermal
• Case study design reviews
• Laboratory visits at Cranfield University

Download the course brochure:  http://www.ultraprecision.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PE-Ind-Short-Course-2016-Digi.pdf