This comprehensive introduction to ultraprecision machining and metrology provides an essential foundation for students and engineers, offering an in-depth analysis of key methods, technologies, and practical applications
Ultraprecision machining is a critical enabling technology for producing high-value mechanical, optical, optoelectronic, and biomedical components with complex geometries and extreme precision. This book delivers a structured exploration of ultraprecision machining and metrology, covering essential topics such as system configuration, tooling, machining mechanism modeling, and surface characterization. Dedicated chapters on surface and subsurface metrology, as well as the machinability of both ductile and brittle materials, make it an indispensable resource for understanding machine design, manufacturing processes, and related materials science.
Ideal for students and researchers, this book serves as a vital reference for those working in precision machining, MEMS, advanced manufacturing, and precision metrology.
This comprehensive introduction to ultraprecision machining and metrology provides an essential foundation for students and engineers, offering an in-depth analysis of key methods, technologies, and practical applications
1. Introduction.
2. Ultraprecision machining methods.
3. Ultraprecision
machine tool system.
4. Tooling technologies.
5. Machining mechanism and
machinability of ductile materials.
6. Machining mechanism and machinability
of brittle materials.
7. Surface metrology.
8. Subsurface metrology
Jiwang Yan received his Ph.D. from Tohoku University, Japan in 2000 and is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Keio University, Japan (2012-), leading the Precision Machining and Nano Processing Laboratory. As adjunct appointments, he has served as a Specially Appointed Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology (2017-2024) and Leverhulme Visiting Professor at University of Manchester (2018-2019). His research areas include ultraprecision machining, micro/nano manufacturing, laser processing, and manufacturing sustainability. As a principal investigator, he has led 20+ nationally funded projects and 70+ industrial projects. He has authored/co-authored 300+ peer-refereed international journal papers, given 150+ keynote/invited talks, and received 40+ awards. He is the author of the book Micro Nano Scale Laser Processing of Hard Brittle Materials (Elsevier 2019) and the editor of the book Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology (Springer 2018). He is member of Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME), Japan Society for Precision Engineering (JSPE), Japan Society for Abrasive Technology (JSAT), Japan Society for Applied Physics (JSAP), American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE), and European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen). Since 2022, he has been serving as the executive director of JSPE and the Chairman of the Publication Sector, and board member of Japan Society of Laser Technology (JSLT). He also serves on the editorial boards of several journals including International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacturer (IJMTM), Journal of Material Processing Technology (JMPT), and International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IJEM). He was elected as Fellow of International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) and Fellow (foreign) of Engineering Academy of Japan (EAJ) in 2024 and Fellow of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in 2025.
