Foundations of Ultra-Precision Mechanism Design

ISBN-13: 9782884490016 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 364 str.

S. T. Smith; Whitney Smith; Smith T. Smith

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

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