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Design of Machine
Element
Lecture 1
Machine Design
MACHINE DESIGN
Principles
Technical information
Imagination
Product Specifications
The first step is regarding the preparation of all
the complete requirements of the product. Like
Output, Cost, reliability, Capacity of M/c.
In consumer product it would be appearance,
aesthetic look, noiseless performance, simplicity
in operation.
Product specifications are closely related with the
customer need.
Selection of Mechanism
In this procedure a designer will prepare the
rough sketches for the product possible
mechanism which will satisfy the need of the
customer.
Availability of raw material for the mechanism
Ease of manufacturing
Alternate mechanisms
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Layout configuration
The next step in the design process is the
preparation of the block diagram showing the
general layout of the various process that has to
done for the process.
Design preparations
CAD
Point to remember
Strength
Rigidity
Wear resistance
Minimum Dimensions and Weight
Manufacturability
Safety
Conformance to standards
Reliability
Maintainability
Low Life cycle cost