Machine Design

Machine Design involves application of engineering fundamentals to the design of machine components. The field of machine design is a huge and growing field, and requires life-long learning to stay abreast in this field. Some resources for MAE3 are:

Fundamentals

• Force-Torque-Power-Energy Analysis

• DC Motors

• Basic Machine Components

  • Trigger Design by Prof. Ernesto Blanco

  • Power Train Transmission

• Kinematics

• Force and Motion Basics

• Velocity Analysis

• Gear Ratios and Mechanical Advantage

• Lecture Notes from MIT's 2.007 Class

General Design Resources

• • 507 Mechanical Movements (an excellent resource when you need some inspiration for a way to properly drive some component of your robot)

• Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator

Good Design Practices

• • Strain Relief for electrical wiring.

Additional Design Resources

• • MAE Design Resources Page (has a wide range of links to resources all over the web)