Test „Precision Instrumentation“

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1. How can precision engineering be distinguished from other fields of engineering (e.g.
mechanical engineering, plant engineering). 2

2. Name at least four steps of the design development process. 4

3. Name advantages and disadvantages of the principle of functional separation. 4

4. Describe an application of the innocence principle using a chosen example. What

metrological principle is closely related to the innocence principle? Which values of
structural parameters ai are present? 4

5. Name two invariant elements of precision instrumentation and describe their

properties. 4

6. Describe the fundamental approach towards error compensation and illustrate this
approach with a chosen example. 6

7. Name and sketch a joint with 3 degrees of freedom. 2

8. How can a statically defined fixation in precision instrumentation be accomplished?

Calculate the degree of movability, the necessary constraints and sketch a module that
fulfils the task. 6

9. What are the consequences of over-constraints? What solutions can be found if over-
constraint cannot be avoided? 4

10. What is the cause of stick-slip? What major disadvantages arise from this effect in
precision instruments? 3

11. Sketch a rolling edge bearing. What can be said about the position of the axis of the
bearing if the bearing is moved? 3

12. Name major advantages and disadvantages of spring bearings. 4

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