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Fundamentals in Precision Design

Preload

Preload

Saint-Venant’s Principle

Saint-Venant’s Principle

Abbe Error

Abbe Error

Centers of Action

Centers of Action

Parallel Axis Theorem

Parallel Axis Theorem

Elastic Averaging

Elastic Averaging

These projects were completed as part of MIT's class 2.70 Fundamentals in Precision Design.  The class focused on deterministic design, selection, and assembly of machine elements to create and manufacture a robust precision machine or system. Throughout the semester we completed a series of small projects to explore fundamental principles in teams of 2-3.  We designed, built and tested each project to further conceptualize the fundamental principle as a stand-alone exploration. 

2020 by Sarah Southerland

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