Chapter 2 Principle of precision engineering
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G. Shanmugasundar
Abstract
This chapter talks about precision engineering in light of its application in certain fields such as microfabrication and nanofabrication. The manufacturing of high-precision products with high-quality grade is dependent on the field of precision engineering. It is extremely important in industries concerned with high accuracy in manufacturing. These industries include semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and biomedical devices, to name a few. The chapter discusses the general outlook of precision engineering, emphasizing its importance in advanced manufacturing processes. It also explains the precision engineering principles, including tolerance analysis, error budgeting, material considerations, and thermal management strategies. The chapter also focuses on the techniques of manufacturing like lithography and etching processes. Other emerging approaches, including nanolithography and self-assembly in nanofabrication, are also a point of focus. The methods and tools of measurement used in product quality control are also discussed in the following sections, which further support the techniques of probe scanning microscopy and optical metrology. Quality control and quality assurance, with a focus on statistical process control, standards and certifications, are discussed further in the chapter. In the current era of precision engineering, the challenges being faced are technological limitations and material behavior at micro- and nanolevels. These concerns are addressed in the report along with anticipating the future trends in the field regarding the technological advancements of the potential impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning in this context. The report discusses the main ideas and concepts of precision engineering and offers insights into the future of the field, and the expected innovations.
Abstract
This chapter talks about precision engineering in light of its application in certain fields such as microfabrication and nanofabrication. The manufacturing of high-precision products with high-quality grade is dependent on the field of precision engineering. It is extremely important in industries concerned with high accuracy in manufacturing. These industries include semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and biomedical devices, to name a few. The chapter discusses the general outlook of precision engineering, emphasizing its importance in advanced manufacturing processes. It also explains the precision engineering principles, including tolerance analysis, error budgeting, material considerations, and thermal management strategies. The chapter also focuses on the techniques of manufacturing like lithography and etching processes. Other emerging approaches, including nanolithography and self-assembly in nanofabrication, are also a point of focus. The methods and tools of measurement used in product quality control are also discussed in the following sections, which further support the techniques of probe scanning microscopy and optical metrology. Quality control and quality assurance, with a focus on statistical process control, standards and certifications, are discussed further in the chapter. In the current era of precision engineering, the challenges being faced are technological limitations and material behavior at micro- and nanolevels. These concerns are addressed in the report along with anticipating the future trends in the field regarding the technological advancements of the potential impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning in this context. The report discusses the main ideas and concepts of precision engineering and offers insights into the future of the field, and the expected innovations.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction to precision manufacturing for micro- and nanofabrication 1
- Chapter 2 Principle of precision engineering 25
- Chapter 3 Microfabrication: techniques and technology 47
- Chapter 4 Materials for micro- and nanofabrication 77
- Chapter 5 Transition metal oxide semiconductor materials: properties and applications 101
- Chapter 6 Precision manufacturing through cryogenic treatment: a case study 133
- Chapter 7 Ferromagnetic composite nanofiber for low magnetic field sensing: a case study 149
- Chapter 8 Environmental impact, sustainability, and future direction 163
- Index 173
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction to precision manufacturing for micro- and nanofabrication 1
- Chapter 2 Principle of precision engineering 25
- Chapter 3 Microfabrication: techniques and technology 47
- Chapter 4 Materials for micro- and nanofabrication 77
- Chapter 5 Transition metal oxide semiconductor materials: properties and applications 101
- Chapter 6 Precision manufacturing through cryogenic treatment: a case study 133
- Chapter 7 Ferromagnetic composite nanofiber for low magnetic field sensing: a case study 149
- Chapter 8 Environmental impact, sustainability, and future direction 163
- Index 173
