last modified 14/06/2002

Coursecode: wb5414
Coursename: Design of machines and mechanisms

DUT creditpoints: 3
ECTS creditpoints: 4,5
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Crone, prof.ir. H.A., Werff, prof.dr.ir.K. van der

Tel.: 015-27 85207
Catalog data:
mechanization of production, diagram of motion, diagram of goalfunctions for the mechanisms in a machine, synthesis and analysis of linkages and cam-mechanisms, PLC, Grafcet diagram, electrical drives

Course year: MSc 1st year
Period: 1A / 1B / 2A
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours:
Assessment: written (+ exercise)
Assessm.period(s): 3
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites: --
Follow up: --
Detailed description of topics:
  • Introduction, definitions of mechanization, machines and mechanisms.
  • Examples of mechanisms in machines.
  • Design process of production machines.
  • Determination of the machine task.
  • Diagram of motion, diagram of goalfunctions.
  • Available mechanism types.
  • Type- and dimension synthesis of mechanisms.
  • Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical drives.
  • PLC, Grafcet diagram.
Course material:
lecture notes wb5414
References from literature:
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Goals:
To provide methods for defining and analysing machine functions, find conceptual (mechanism) solutions systematically and to develop the concept to a working machine, including (digital) control.
Computer use:
Use of a personal computer for the additional exercise
Laboratory project(s):
The additional exercise is focussed on mechanism design. Use will be made of CADOM-software (Computer Aided Design Of Mechanisms)
Design content:
Design of all kinds of special machinery for discrete production (mechanization). Design aspects: technical and economical demands, conceptual design, finding mechanisms to perform the required motions (synthesis), driving and controlling the machine.
Percentage of design: 100%