My light literature review continues. In this rather short episode I consider more advanced math that I am rather unprepared to tackle. Huzzah for brain-pain!

Park, Sung-Ryung, and Seung-Han Yang. 2010. “Design of a 5-Axis Machine Tool Considering Geometric Errors.” International Journal of Modern Physics B 24 (15n16): 2484–89. doi:10.1142/S0217979210065131.

Overview

This paper presents a kinematics drive approach for modeling and predicting volumetric error within a 5-axis mill's movement. Three mill configurations are considered, analyzed, and the critical design factors contributing to volumetric error are identified.

How is this study useful to this project?

This study may represent a way to identify components and assemblies that are critical to precision very early in the design phase. Further, because the math is available it may prove useful during computer driven design revisions for the identification and selection of components that minimize volumetric errors.

What problems will utilizing this research present?

Aside from my distinct lack of training in mathematics the largest challenge will be to appropriately integrate this into some form of computer driven task. A deeper understanding of the method and its outcomes will aid in figuring out where this will fit in the design process and what decisions it will contribute to making.