The Nature Of Mechanical Design – The Big Picture – You Are The Designer – Objectives Of This Chapter – The Design Process – Skills Needed In Mechanical Design – Functions, Design Requirements, – And Evaluation Criteria – Example Of The Integration Of Machine – Elements Into A Mechanical Design – Computational Aids – Design Calculations – Preferred Basic Sizes, Screw Threads, – And Standard Shapes – Unit Systems – Distinction Among Weight, Force, – And Mass – References – Internet Sites For General Mechanical Design – Internet Sites For Innovation And Managing – Complex Design Projects – Problems – Materials In Mechanical Design – The Big Picture – You Are The Designer – Objectives Of This Chapter – Properties Of Materials – Classification Of Metals And Alloys – Variabilty Of Material Properties Data – Carbon And Alloy Steel – Conditions For Steels And Heat – Treatment – Stainless Steels – Structural Steel – Tool Steels – Cast Iron – Powdered Metals – Aluminum – Zinc Alloys And Magnesium – Nickelbased Alloys And Titanium – Copper, Brass, And Bronze .
