Design and Manufacture of Machine Elements

• Theory and methodology related to conceptual design
• review of the methods used in stress analysis
• simple design factor approach
• variable loads
• stress concentrations
• bolts and bolted joints
• welded joints
• springs, shaft and bearing design
• clutches, brakes, and braking systems
• The role and characterization of manufacturing technology within the manufacturing enterprise is also examined
• Topics include an overview of
  • the deformation process
  • joining processes
  • consolidation processes
  • material removal processes
  • material alteration processes
  • composites manufacturing
  • nano-and-microfabrication technologies rubber processing
  • glass working
  • coating processes
  • mechanical assembly
  • electronics packaging and assembly
  • production lines
  • process selection and planning
  • quality control systems

Suggested Reading Materials

Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 4th Edition
Juvinall, Robert C., and Kurt M. Mershek. Wiley, 2005.

Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, 3rd Edition
Groover, Mikell P. Wiley, 2006.