Laboratories based learning with academic support throughout sessions. Structure is tutorial together with hands on practical work. Students have to issue a 3,000-word review to include the following: document laboratory results describing the steps taken to achieve final results. Then describe possible sources of error or misinterpretation that may have impacted results.
LocationCranfield LeaderMr Paul Morantz |
Structure16 hours laboratory + 16 hours independent learning time and 16 hours written assignment AssessmentCoursework worth 15 credits |
Objectives
On successful completion of this study the student should be able to:
Modal Analysis:
- Understand modal analysis principles
- Use modal testing equipment at a basic level
- Complete rapid assessment of machine tool dynamic performance
Test & Measurement:
- Introduction to surface measurement instrumentation
- Insight into parameters used to qualify surface texture
- Introduction to form measurement instrumentation
Single Point Diamond Turning:
- Introduction to “state of the art” high precision machines
- Provide insight into parameters that effect surface generation
- Gain insight into programming of machine tools
Essential reading
- Precision Engineering Module, CIM-UP MRes course – “Assessment of Machine Tool Dynamic Performance”
- Handbook of Surface Metrology, David J Whitehouse, IOP publishing, ISBN 0-7503-0039-6
- Metal Cutting Principles, Milton Shaw, Oxford University Press 2005, ISBN 0-19-514206-3