Mechanical Engineering Orientation PDF

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION S.Y. ‘24 - ‘25 | PABLO RESTILITO SANTOS CHAPTER 1-3 1.0 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING? 2.0 WHAT DO MECHANICAL ENGINEERS DO? Application of the principles an...

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION S.Y. ‘24 - ‘25 | PABLO RESTILITO SANTOS CHAPTER 1-3 1.0 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING? 2.0 WHAT DO MECHANICAL ENGINEERS DO? Application of the principles and combines creativity, knowledge and problem-solving techniques of analytical tools to complete the difficult engineering from design to manufacturing task of shaping an idea into reality.​ to the marketplace for any object. This transformation happens at the analyze their work using the principles of personal scale, affecting human lives on a motion, energy, and force—ensuring that level we can reach out and touch like designs function safely, efficiently, and reliably, all at a competitive cost.​ robotic prostheses. “Mechanical engineers make a It happens on the local scale, affecting difference.” people in community-level spaces, like - Mechanical engineering careers with agile interconnected microgrids. center on creating technologies to It happens on bigger scales, like with meet human needs. advanced power systems, through - Virtually every product or service engineering that operates nationwide or in modern life has probably been across the globe.​ touched in some way by a mechanical engineer to help NOTE humankind.​ - Includes: solving today's Mechanical engineers design but are not problems and creating future limited to space vehicles, computers, power solutions in health care, energy, plants, intelligent machines and robots, transportation, world hunger, automobiles, trains, airplanes, furnaces and space exploration, climate air-conditioners. change, and more.​ They can also work on jet engine design, “Mechanical Engineering Education is submarines, hot air balloons, textiles and new Versatile” - Because they are ingrained in materials, medical and hospital equipment, many challenges and innovations home appliances – basically anything that across many fields. involves mechanical motion within the broad - To meet this broad demand, scope of mechanical engineering. mechanical engineers may design a component, a machine, a system, or a process. “Mechanical engineers have an - Ranging from the macro to the enormous range of opportunity and micro (sensors and switches.), their education mirrors this breadth of from the largest systems (like subjects.“ cars and satellites) - Students concentrate on one area - Anything that needs to be while strengthening analytical and manufactured—indeed, anything problem-solving skills applicable with moving parts—needs the to any engineering situation.​ expertise of a mechanical engineer.​ DMET 1-2 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION | PABLO R. SANTOS PAGE 1  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION S.Y. ‘24 - ‘25 | PABLO RESTILITO SANTOS CHAPTER 1-3 1.1 CAREERS 3. IDEATION AND CONCEPT GENERATION - Brainstorm and generate a variety of initial Careers in mechanical engineering call for a variety of concepts or ideas. tasks such as but not limited to what is listed below: - Consider different approaches, materials, and mechanisms that might be used to solve the problem. 4. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS - Conduct a high-level feasibility analysis for each concept. - This might involve basic calculations, simulations, or comparisons to determine which concepts are most promising.​ 5. CONCEPT SELECTION - Based on the preliminary analysis, select END OF LESSON 1 one or a few concepts that seem most viable and align with the project's goals and requirements. 1.0 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 6. DETAILED DESIGN - Develop a more detailed design for the Conceptualizing and designing selected concept. mechanical engineering projects involves - This includes creating 2D and 3D a systematic process that begins with a drawings, specifying materials, clear understanding of the problem or dimensions, and tolerances, and goal and progresses through various considering manufacturing processes.​ stages of ideation, analysis, and 7. ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION refinement. - Use engineering analysis and simulation tools to evaluate the performance, strength, and behavior of the design 1.1 OVERVIEW under different conditions and loads. 1. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION:​ - Make necessary adjustments based on - Start by clearly defining the problem you the results.​ want to address or the goal you want to achieve. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS - This could be a product design, a system improvement, or a solution to an : Refers to the process of using mathematical engineering challenge.​ and scientific principles to evaluate and solve 2. RESEARCH AND REQUIREMENTS engineering problems. - Gather information and research related : Involves the application of various techniques to the problem. and methods to assess the performance, - Understand the requirements, constraints, behavior, and characteristics of engineering and any existing solutions or standards systems, components, or processes. that apply.​ DMET 1-2 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION | PABLO R. SANTOS PAGE 2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION S.Y. ‘24 - ‘25 | PABLO RESTILITO SANTOS CHAPTER 1-3 ENGINEERING ANALYSIS 13. TESTING AND VALIDATION - Conduct thorough testing to validate the GOAL: gain insights into the underlying design's performance, safety, and phenomena, optimize designs, predict the reliability. behavior of systems under different conditions, - Address any issues that arise during and ultimately ensure the reliability and testing efficiency of engineering solutions.​ 14. OPTIMIZATION - Continuously look for opportunities to optimize the design for efficiency, cost SIMULATION TOOLS reduction, and performance improvement. 15. FINAL DESIGN REVIEW : software applications or platforms that enable - Conduct a final design review to ensure the modeling and analysis of real-world that all aspects of the design meet the systems through the imitation of their behavior project's objectives and requirements.​ over time. ​ 16. PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION - Once the design is finalized and 8. PROTOTYPING approved, move forward with - create physical prototypes or models to manufacturing, assembly, and test the design's functionality and implementation of the project.​ performance. 17. QUALITY CONTROL - This step helps identify and address - Implement quality control measures to potential issues.​ monitor the production process and 9. REFINEMENT ensure that the final product meets the - Continuously refine the design based on desired quality standards.​ feedback from prototyping and testing. 18. MAINTENANCE AND - Make improvements to optimize POST-IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT performance, reduce costs, or enhance - Develop plans for maintenance and safety.​ support to ensure the long-term reliability 10. DOCUMENTATION and functionality of the mechanical - Create comprehensive documentation system or product that includes design specifications, note assembly instructions, and any required regulatory compliance information.​ Throughout the entire process, collaboration with a 11. MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING multidisciplinary team, including engineers, SELECTION designers, and stakeholders, is essential to ensure - Choose appropriate materials and a successful outcome. Effective communication, manufacturing processes that align with problem-solving, and attention to detail are also the design requirements and budget critical skills for mechanical engineers involved in constraints.​ conceptualizing and designing projects. 12. COST ANALYSIS - Estimate the overall cost of manufacturing the designed product or system, considering material costs, labor, and other expenses.​ DMET 1-2 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION | PABLO R. SANTOS PAGE 3