Mechanical Design Services
Since the time of the invention of the wheel, man has been creating things with purpose and to meet specific needs. Almost all man-made objects that we see around us have an engineering design component. Take the simple example of a spoon: it can come in various sizes and materials, but its basic function remains unchanged. While their aesthetics may vary, all spoons have a common engineering design component that makes them useful for serving and eating food.
What is
mechanical design?
Mechanical design is the process of designing a
system or component, or the process of meeting a set of desired requirements to
solve a mechanical problem. It is a decision-making process (often iterative)
in which engineering science and mathematics are used to apply resources to
meet a defined purpose.
Mechanical design involves the design of machines
and systems of a mechanical nature, i.e. machines, products, structures, tools,
and equipment. It uses mathematics, materials, and engineering mechanics.
Mechanical engineering design includes all of
mechanical design, and additionally considers aspects of mechanical engineering
such as thermal fluids and heat transfer science. Still, since engineering
design has so much in common with the mechanical design process, any mechanical
engineering design project begins with the same basic design steps: needs
identification, defining the problem, and information gathering. These steps
are usually carried out by a dedicated mechanical design services
team.
Needs
identification
The first step in the mechanical design process
is to establish the final objective of the project. This objective usually
arises from a client's general description of dissatisfaction with a current
situation. Needs identification is often a very sensitive task, as it is
sparked by the feeling that something is not right. For this reason, sensitive
people are usually more effective at needs identification.
Defining
the problem
Defining the problem is one of the most important
stages of the design process. There is a recurrence between the definition of a
problem and the recognition of a need. Often the actual problem is not what it
seems to be at first.
Whereas a need may be general, a problem is
specific. For example, if the need is for cleaner air, the problem may be to
reduce the amount of smoke created by a power plant, or monitor the emissions
of motor vehicles, or ensure that factory flue stacks are kept clean.
The definition of the problem should include all
specifications about the thing that has to be designed. Each specification
necessarily restricts the designer's freedom of choice.
Information
gathering
Information gathering is a never-ending process
for the best design engineers. Either no information can be easily found, or
there is too much information, which needs to be evaluated and sifted through.
Because modern technology is so complex, it is
now impossible for an individual to handle product design and development
single-handedly. It takes a team of designers and specialised engineers to
successfully manufacture a new product. To be successful, the design process
must be executed carefully and according to plan. In addition, the engineering
design process necessarily integrates many different aspects of design, and so
most CAD / CAE software available today is highly complex.
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