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
Spindle and slideway designs for higher 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
Case study design reviews
Laboratory visits at Cranfield University

Course speakers

Prof Paul Shore National Physical Laboratory
Prof. dr. ir. Hans Vermeulen ASML, The Netherlands
Prof Martin Culpepper Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Richard May-Miller formerly of Cranfield Precision
Paul Morantz Cranfield University
Dr Xavier Tonnellier Cranfield University
Dr Renaud Jourdain Cranfield University

The course fee of £1,750 includes tuition, course notes and materials, refreshments and lunches and the course dinner, but does not include accommodation. Short Course accommodation packages are available on campus at Mitchell Hall on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis, subject to availability.

Lab demonstrations will also take place by Micro Epsilon, Aerotech and Goodfellow.

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Short Courses are subject to Cranfield University’s terms and conditions. The Centre reserves the right to amend published information.

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