Assignment 2

Briefly answer the following questions after completely reading the research paper “Design of
ultra-precision machine tools with applications to manufacture of miniature and micro
components”. Answer in short. Try to answer in few sentences. Just copy paste from paper
won’t be awarded any marks

Q1. Name few important applications that has been reviewed in this paper. [0.5]

Q2. How has the development of High precision manufacturing changed living standards of
people? [0.5]

Q3 Name different materials used for MEMS. [0.5]

Q4. When considered in the context of the design of the machine as a system, what can be some
of the major design issues? [1]

Q5. How can the principle of good damping property be achieved in structural design of
ultraprecision machine tools? [1]

Q6. How piezoelectric actuator can be used in ultra-precision machine tools [0.5]

Q7. Comment on the objective of reduction of thermal deformation from the viewpoint of the
structural design. [1]

Q8. Explain why the choice of materials for a machine tool is one of key factors in determining
final machine performance. [1]

Q9 Explain with reason which are the most often used spindles in precision machine tools? [1]

Q10. Which long stroke drives are used on ultraprecision machine tools and why? [1]

Q11. List several commercially available typical ultraprecision machine tools in the light of
demonstrating the state-of-the-art of ultraprecision machine tools applied in the industry. [1]
Q12. Write the main features of an ultraprecision machine tool. [0.5]

Q13. Write the basic steps for the design of an ultraprecision machine tool. [0.5]

Q14 Why Nanotch 350 UPL is widely used as diamond turning machines? [0.5]
Q15. Explain the use of a pneumatic vibration insulation system in an ultraprecision machine.

[0.5]

Q16. Explain why IT peripherals are still the biggest market of micro products? [1]

Q17 Justify the use of Diamond cutting tool in ultraprecision machining. [1]

Q18. How workpiece material properties play an important role in micro machining? [1]

Q19. Explain with examples the advantage of using ultraprecision machining. [1]