Foundations of Ultraprecision Mechanism Design

Klappentext This text aims to provide a bridge for those moving from either an engineering or physics background towards the challenges offered by ultraprecision mechanisms. Using case study examples! this book provides a guide to basic techniques and gives technical! analytical and practical information. Zusammenfassung The realm of ultra precision mechanisms, for example in controlling motion to small fractions of a micrometer, is encroaching into many fields of technology. This book aims to provide a bridge for those moving from either an engineering or physics background towards the challenges offered by ultraprecision mechanisms. Using case study examples, this book provides a guide to basic techniques and gives technical, analytical and practical information.

List of contents

Introductory mechanics; fundamental concepts in precision design; flexure design for positioning and control; drive couplings and the mechanics of contact; actuators and sensors for controlled displacements; materials selection in precision mechanical design; sideways for long range precision motion; the dynamics of instrument mechanisms.

About the author

Stuart T. Smith (University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA)

Product details

• Authors: D. G. Chetwynd, D.G. Chetwynd, S.T. Smith, St Smith, Stuart T. Smith, Stuart T. (University of North Carolina Smith, Smith Stuart T.
• Publisher: X
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1994
• EAN: 9782884490016
• ISBN: 978-2-88449-001-6
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 250 mm x 23 mm
• Series: Developments in Nanotechnology; Developments in Nanotechnology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Nanotechnology & MEMS, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology