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Quality of Machine Tools - Dynamics and Metrology at Micro and Submicro Level
Qualität von Werkzeugmaschinen - Dynamik, Mikro- und Submikromesstechnik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:03
Abstract
The course "Machine tool metrolgy" deals with the principal design of machine tools, their spindles and linear axes, with possible geometric, kinematic, thermal and dynamic errrors of machine tools and testing these errors, with the influence of errors on the workpiece (error budgeting), with testing of drives and numerical control, as well as with checking the machine tool capability.
Objective
Knowledge of - principal design of machine tools - errors of linear and rotational axes and of machine tools, - influence of errors on the workpiece (error budgeting) - dynamics of mechanical systems - measurement data acquisition / digital signal analysis - experimental modal analysis - geometric, kinematic, thermal, dynamic testing of machine tools - test uncertainty - machine tool capability
Content
Metrology for production, machine tool metrology - basics, like principal machine tool design and machine tool coordinate system - principal design and errors of linear and rotaional axes - error budgeting, influence of machine errors on the workpiece - geometric and kinematic testing of machine tools - reversal measurement techniques, multi-dimensional machine tool metrology - thermal influences on machine tools and testing these influences - test uncertainty, simulation - basic concepts of dynamics of mechanical systems and vibration theory - sensors and excitation systems - mode fitting, experimental modal analysis - testing of drives and numerical control - machine tool capability
Resources
Lecture Notes
Documents are provided during the course. English handouts available on request.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Qualität von Werkzeugmaschinen - Dynamik, Mikro- und Submikromesstechnik |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise | Qualität von Werkzeugmaschinen - Dynamik, Mikro- und Submikromesstechnik |
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Manufacturing Science (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Konrad Wegener To achieve the required 20 credit points for the focus specialization you need to pass at least 2 core courses (W+ in HS/FS). The other 12 credit points can be achieved from the elective courses (in HS/FS).)
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Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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