Mechanical Engineering

ME3341Machine Design3 ch (3C 2T*)

Review of design process. Safety, environmental and sustainability issues of machine design. Design of shafts, power screws, threaded fasteners. Tolerances and fits. Contact stresses. Lubrication, journal bearings and rolling element bearings. Gearing design: spur, helical, bevel and worm gearing. Critical speeds of rotating systems. Couplings, seals. 

Prerequisites: ME 2143 and ME 2122. Recommended: (STAT 2593 or STAT 2264).