The modules include:

• Machine Tool Geometry,
• Laser measurement of machine tools,
• Ball bar and machine tool dynamics,
• Data analysis and problem solving for machine accuracy performance.

Modern industry requires high-speed machine tools, operating at varying feed-rates, with multiple simultaneous interpolated axes to perform with high acceleration, fast response and small tracking errors in order to reduce cutting times, achieve reduced manufacturing tolerances and improve productivity.

Often, the suppliers of the machine tools are required to provide the technical support to maintain the accuracy performance of the machines. This service is generally defined by the supplier, proving to be neither timely nor focussed on the most relevant errors.

This programme empowers machine tool maintenance technicians and service technicians to understand the influencing factors to machine accuracy performance. It is designed to provide the theoretical foundations and practitioner-level skills necessary to design, perform and analyse relevant measurements, leading to the appropriate and effective corrective actions.