Derek Ford
Professor
Centre for Precision Technologies.
University of Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Biography
rofessor Ford is an Emeritus Professor of the university working within the Centre for Precision Technologies. His activities include research student supervision, engaging in research, drafting research proposals and external liaison with industrial partners. Professor Ford still actively publishes affiliated to the University. This position commenced in Jan 2005. Professor Ford is a national/international expert in his field – 50 years experience of academia and industry.
Research Interest
Ultra Precision Engineering Control engineering Dimension metrology, and Machine design.
Publications
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Ford, D., Widiyarto, M., Myers, A., Longstaff, A. and Fletcher, S. (2014) ‘Structural analysis and chracterisation technique applied to a CNC vertical machining centre’ Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science . ISSN 0954-4062
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Ford, D., Castaneda, V., Longstaff, A., Pislaru, C. and Myers, A. (2014) ‘Computer numerical control vertical machining centre feed drive modelling using the transmission line technique’ Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science , pp. 1-22. ISSN 09544062
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Ford, D., Myers, A., Haase, F., Lockwood, S. and Longstaff, A. (2013) ‘Active Vibration Control for a CNC Milling Machine’ Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science . ISSN 0954-4062
