Introduction to Precision Engineering: Need for having a High Precision, Four Classes of Achievable Machining Accuracy, Precision Machining, High-precision, Ultra-precision Processes and Nanotechnology. Tool Materials for Precision Machining: Coated and Laminated Carbides, Ceramics, Diamonds, Cubic Boron Nitride. Mechanics of Materials Cutting: Turning Operation and Tool Signature & Mechanics. Ultra-Precision Machine Elements: Guide- ways, Drive Systems, Friction Drive, Linear Motor Drive, Spindle Drive.
Hydrodynamic and Hydrostatic Bearings: Principle of Rolling Element Bearings, Design & Selection, Bearing Life, Construction of Lubricated Sliding Bearings, Principle of Hydrodynamic Bearings,
Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearings. Design of Hydrostatic Bearings, Hybrid Fluid Bearings Gas Lubricated Bearings:
Aerostatic Bearings, Operation of Aerostatic Bearing Systems, Aerostatic Spindles, Hybrid Gas Bearings. Micro-
electro-Mechanical Systems: Characteristics and Principles, Materials and Design, application of MEMS,
Fabrication and Micro-manufacturing Processes, Clean Rooms, Design and Construction of Clean Rooms.