2. Introduction;-
Machine element deals with Mechanical design of machine parts and components.
Mechanical design is a complex undertaking, requiring many skills. Extensive
relationships need to be subdivided into a series of simple tasks. The complexity of the
subject requires a sequence in which ideas are introduced and iterated.
Design ;-
Design is an iterative process with many interactive phases.
To design is either to formulate a plan for the satisfaction of a specified need or to solve
a problem. If the plan results in the creation of something having a physical reality, then
the product must be functional, safe, reliable, competitive, usable, manufacturable, and
marketable.
Design is an innovative and highly iterative process. It is also a decision-making process.
Design is a communication-intensive activity in which both words and pictures are used,
and written and oral forms are employed.
Chapter one
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*Mechanical Engineering Design
Mechanical engineers are associated with the production and processing of energy and
with providing the means of production, the tools of transportation, and the techniques
of automation.
Phases and Interactions of the Design Process
What is the design process?
How does it begin?
Does the engineer simply sit down at a desk with a blank sheet of paper and job down
some ideas?
What happens next?
What factors influence or control the decisions that have to be made?
Finally, how does the design process end?
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The complete design process, from start to
finish, is often outlined as in Fig beside
Identification of need generally starts the
design process. Recognition of the need
and phrasing the need often constitute a
highly creative act.
There is a distinct difference between the
statement of the need and the definition
of the problem. The definition of problem
is more specific and must include all the
specifications for the object that is to be
designed.
The specifications are the input and
output quantities, the characteristics and
dimensions of the space the object must
occupy, and all the limitations on these
quantities
Design process
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*Cont…
The synthesis of a scheme connecting possible system elements is sometimes
called the invention of the concept or concept design.
Both analysis and optimization require that we construct or devise abstract models
of the system that will admit some form of mathematical analysis. We call these
models mathematical models
Evaluation is a significant phase of the total design process. Evaluation is the final
proof of a successful design and usually involves the testing of a prototype in the
laboratory.
Communicating the design to others is the final, vital presentation step in the
design process
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*Design Considerations
When we use the expression design
consideration, we are referring to some
characteristic that influences the design of
the element or, perhaps, the entire system.
Usually quite a number of such
characteristics must be considered and
prioritized in a given design situation
* Acquiring Technical
Information
Some sources of information are:
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*Standards and
Codes
A standard is a set of specifications for
parts, materials, or processes intended
to achieve uniformity, efficiency, and a
specified quality. One of the important
purposes of a standard is to place a
limit on the number of items in the
specifications so as to provide a
reasonable inventory of tooling, sizes,
shapes, and varieties.
A code is a set of specifications for the
analysis, design, manufacture, and
construction of something. The purpose
of a code is to achieve a specified
degree of safety, efficiency, and
performance or quality.
Some of the standards and codes, as well as addresses,
can be obtained in most technical libraries. The
organizations of interest to mechanical engineers are:
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*Stress and Strength
The survival of many products depends on how the designer adjusts
the maximum stresses in a component to be less than the
component’s strength at specific locations of interest. The designer
must allow the maximum stress to be less than the strength by a
sufficient margin so that despite the uncertainties, failure is rare.
*Strengths are the magnitudes of stresses at which something of
interest occurs, such as the proportional limit, 0.2 percent-offset
yielding, or fracture. In many cases, such events represent the stress
level at which loss of function occurs.
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Various metalworking and heat-treating
processes, such as forging, rolling, and cold
forming, cause variations in the strength from
point to point throughout a part
* Stress is a state property at a specific point
within a body, which is a function of load,
geometry, temperature, and manufacturing
processing
* From stress strain curve we can see that the
pointes
1. proportional limit where hooks law
permits( O-A)
2. The points C and D are called the upper
and lower yield points respectively
3. At E, the stress, which attains its
maximum value is known as ultimate
stress
4. The stress corresponding to point F is
known as breaking stress
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*Factor of Safety
When designing machine parts, it is
desirable to keep the stress lower than the
maximum or ultimate stress at which failure
of the material takes place. This stress is
known as the working stress or design
stress. It is also known as safe or allowable
stress.
Factor of Safety It is defined, in general, as
the ratio of the maximum stress to the
working stress. Mathematically,
In case of ductile materials e.g. mild steel,
where the yield point is clearly defined, the
factor of safety is based upon the yield point
stress. In such cases,
In case of brittle materials e.g. cast iron,
the yield point is not well defined as for
ductile materials. Therefore, the factor of
safety for brittle materials is based on
ultimate stress.
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Before selecting a proper factor of safety, a design
engineer should consider the following points : *Reliability
The reliability R can be expressed
by a number having the range 0 ≤ R
≤ 1. A reliability of R = 0.90 means
that there is a 90 percent chance
that the part will perform its proper
function without failure.
The failure of 6 parts out of every
1000 manufactured might be
considered an acceptable failure
rate for a certain class of products.
This represents a reliability of
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*Engineering Materials
The selection of a material for a machine part or a structural member
is one of the most important decisions the designer is to make. The
decision is usually made before the dimensions of the part are
established
The knowledge of materials and their properties is of great
significance for a design engineer. The machine elements should be
made of such a material which has properties suitable for the
conditions of operation.
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*Classification of Engineering Materials
The engineering materials are mainly classified as :
I. Metals and their alloys, such as iron, steel, copper, aluminum, etc.
II. Non-metals, such as glass, rubber, plastic, etc.
The metals may be further classified as :
(a) Ferrous metals, and (b) Non-ferrous metals.
oThe *ferrous metals are those which have the iron as their main
constituent, such as cast iron, wrought iron and steel.
oThe non-ferrous metals are those which have a metal other than iron
as their main constituent, such as copper, aluminum, brass, tin, zinc,
etc.
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* Selection of Materials for
Engineering Purposes
The following factors should be considered while selecting the
material :
1. Availability of the materials.
2. Suitability of the materials for the working conditions in service.
3. The cost of the materials.
4. The important properties, which determine the utility of the
material are physical, chemical and mechanical properties
Physical Properties of Metals The physical properties of the metals
include luster, color, size and shape, density, electric and thermal
conductivity, and melting point.
Mechanical Properties of Metals The mechanical properties of the
metals are those which are associated with the ability of the
material to resist mechanical forces and load.