Table of Contents

Introductory mechanics; fundamental concepts in precision design; flexure design for positioning and control; drive couplings and the mechanics of contact; lever mechanisms of high resolution; actuators and sensors for controlled displacements; materials selection in precision mechanical design; slideways for long range precision motion; the dynamics of instrument mechanisms.

Reviews

"This collection is a lovely opportunity to explore many of the aspects of precision engineering that makes it a continuing challenge and joy for all those who work in the field.."
-D.B. Debra of Stanford University