Course detail
Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments
FSI-TKKAcad. year: 2020/2021
Introduction to Design of Scientific Instruments gives a basic overview of mechanical design for optical devices. Students are introduced into the computer design of mechanical systems particularly.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will acquire skills in technical drawing. They will acquire knowledge of basic machine parts, normed parts, and construction materials. In addition, they are familiar with the static design of structural components for optical systems.
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of mathematics and geometry
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Leinveber, J.; P. Vávra; J. Řasa.: Strojnické tabulky. Scientia, 2017 (CS)
Shigley, Joseph Edward. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2011.
Shannon, R. R.: The Art and Science of Optical Design, Cambridge University Press, 1977, ISBN-0-521-45414-X
Leinveber, J.; P. Vávra; J. Řasa.: Strojnické tabulky. Scientia, 2017
Shigley, Joseph Edward. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2011.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Student designs optical system. A short report will be classified.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The goal of the subject is to provide students an overview of the construction of mechanical assemblies for the optical devices.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Final report is controlled.
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Introduction to 3D CAD and Optical CAD
Basics of technical drawing
Drawing basic machine parts
Dimensioning, tolerance, basic manufacturing technology
Standard machine parts
Material standards
Static stress calculation
Transfer mechanisms and their design
Drawing documentation of gear, cast and forge
Exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Support of lectures - practicing in the main topics
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Computer support of lectures - design and construction documentation of mechanical assembly.