Course detail
Machine Design - Mechanisms, 3D Print and Solidworks
FSI-6KMAcad. year: 2019/2020
During the lectures, we familiarize ourselves with mechanisms and drives of the contemporary machines. We will analyze their principles, describe their design and application. The most common kinematic and hydraulic mechanisms will be introduced as well as an electric and internal combustion engines. Attention is also paid to the microelectromechanical systems and renewable energy engines. We will discuss the application of mechanisms in various engineering branches. For example, you will learn about powerful engines for motorsport, design of high-speed cams, unconventional transmission design or about applications of universal-joint shafts.
During the exercises, we will learn about modeling in parametric modeler Solidworks and practically try out the design and building of small mechanisms using 3D printing.
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This course is compulsory-optional in 3rd year of general bachelor's degree program. Its choice is recommended for all students who are oriented towards solving of various mechanical design problems and who are considering branches like M-ADI, M-AIR, M-ENI, M-KSI, M-FIN, M-MET, M-PRI, or M-VSR for their master study program.
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Basic literature
Ulicker, J. J., Pennock, R., Shigley, J. E.: Theory of machines and mechanisms. Oxford University Press, 5rd edition, 2017, ISBN-13: 978-0190264505 (EN)
Recommended reading
WILSON, Charles E. a Peter J. SADLER. Kinematics and dynamics of machinery. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education International Inc., 2003. ISBN 02-013-5099-8.
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2. Design of the crank mechanism. Balancing.
3. Kinematics and dynamics of the cam mechanisms. Manufacture of cam.
4. Design of the cam mechanisms. The variable valve timing.
5. 3D printing, principles and technologies.
6. The corrected tooth gears and profile modification.
7. Unconventional tooth gears. Gearboxes of sports cars.
8. Universal join shafts, CV joints, axles of racing cars.
9. Internal combustion engines, unconventional design
10. Electric motors and generators. Hybrid drives in motorsport.
11. Wind and water engines, unconventional design.
12. Microelectromechanical systems. Accelerometer and gyroscope.
13. Summary of subject matter.
Computer-assisted exercise
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2. Solidworks – interface of Solidworks, sketcher, basics of 3D modeling.
3. Solidworks – 3D features, design of parts.
4. Solidworks – assemblies, drawings.
5. Solidworks – parametrization of parts, advanced desing.
6. 3D print – concept of part designing, software tools, 3D print settings, data export.
7. Mechanisms – concept and design of selected mechanisms.
8. Mechanisms – design of the mechanisms parts in Solidworks software.
9. Mechanisms – drawigns for semestral projects.
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2. 3D print of designed parts.
3. 3D print of designed parts of the mechanisms.
4. Postprocessing of printed parts, assembling of the mechanisms, presentation of the results.
Elearning