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Centre for Doctoral Training in Ultra Precision Engineering

 

The module covers state of the art technologies as used in technology based manufacturing companies and additionally introduces the latest research. This is intended to prepare students to have a broad understanding of the subject enabling them to make a positive contribution in their chosen industry.

Location

Cranfield

Leader

Dr Saurav Goel

Structure

30 hours lectures + 50 hours independent learning time and 20 hours written assignment

Assessment

Coursework worth 15 credits

 

Objectives

On successful completion of this study the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate critical awareness of the fundamental science for the systematic application of measurement.
  • Critically evaluate component geometry specifications.
  • Critically evaluate and specify metrology requirements for functional surfaces.
  • Demonstrate conceptual thinking for the identification of appropriate task specific measurement procedures in a range of applications.
  • Demonstrate critical awareness of current research and performance capabilities for the selection and use of displacement measurement technologies.

Syllabus

  • The purpose, science and philosophy of measurement
  • Interferometry and optical testing of surface form
  • The characterisation of surface texture
  • Contact and non-contact measurement of dimension and geometry
  • Measurement of displacement