2 750 - Precision Machine Design

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Intensive coverage of precision engineering theory, heuristics, and applications pertaining to the design of systems ranging from consumer products to machine tools and instruments. Topics covered include: economics, project management and design philosophy; principles of accuracy, repeatability, and resolution; error budgeting; sensors and sensor mounting; systems design; bearings; actuators and transmissions; and system integration driven by functional requirements and operating physics. Emphasis on developing creative designs that are optimized by analytical techniques. Problem sets and test during first six weeks. Major team-based design project focus during last six weeks. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments. Instruction and practice in written and oral communication provided.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 2.72 or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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