DeMaMech: EU-Japan Collaboration in Higher Education Student Exchange Program

Offer of Research Topic

Offer from	University	Osaka University
	Faculty/Department/Institute	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
	Group Name	Production and Measurement Systems Engineering
Research Theme		Laser applied cutting edge profile measurement for 3D micromachining
Brief Explanation		In order to realize high reliability and productivity in micromachining process, it is important to develop on-machine measurement technique, which enables to evaluate cutting edge profile with sub-micrometer accuracy during operation. In this study, laser measurement method will be applied to evaluate cutting edge profile of micro ball-endmill which is used for 3D micromachining.
Research Steps		1. Study on fundamental optics (one month) 2. Literature survey (one month) 3. Experimental training (one month) 4. Improvement of experimental apparatus (two months) 5. Measuring experiments (two months) 6. Discussions of experimental results (one month) 7. Writing thesis (two months)
Period		10 months including writing thesis.
Necessary Background, Knowledge, Skills		Fundamental knowledge about optical measurements. Computer programming skills.
Further Information		http://www-optim.mech.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/
Contact Person		Prof. Dr. Takashi Miyoshi (miyoshi@mech.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp)