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Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Editors
About the Contributors
1. Introduction to Precision
Richard Leach and Stuart T. Smith
2. Metrology
Jimmie Miller
3. Background Principles
Harish P. Cherukuri
4. Introduction to Dynamics: Implications on the Design of Precision Machines
Patrick Baird and Stuart T. Smith
5. Dimensional Metrology
Massimiliano Ferrucci, Han Haitjema and Richard Leach
6. Kinematic Design
Shah Karim and Ulrich Weber
7. Precision Machine Principles and Elements
Stuart T. Smith
8. System Modelling
Richard M. Seugling
9. Measurement Uncertainty
Han Haitjema
10. Alignment and Assembly Principles
Eric S. Buice
11. Force Loops
Niels Bosmans and Dominiek Reynaerts
12. Materials Selection in Precision Mechanics
Derek G. Chetwynd
13. Environmental Isolation
Waiel Elmadih, Marwène Nefzi and Eric S. Buice
14. Control Systems for Precision Motion
Stephen Ludwick
Index