Academic Catalog

ME551 DESIGN OF HIGH PRECISION CNC MACHINERY

Course Code: 5690551
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. MELÝK DÖLEN
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction. analysis/principles/techniques for designing high-precision machines. Abbe and Bryan principles (or options). geometric/thermal error budgeting. thermal effects. machine structures. design of bearing systems/guideways/spindles. measurement systems. machine metrology. electromagnetic actuators and drive systems. high-precision motion control systems. error compensation techniques. advanced interpolator design. machine testing. advanced concepts in precision engineering.