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Machine Mechanics Lab

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to machine mechanics, including the study of different types of mechanisms such as the slider-crank mechanism, four-bar linkage, quick-return mechanism, Hooke's coupling, and various types of gear trains through practical models. The course also includes the drawing of displacement profiles for different cam and follower assemblies. Additionally, the course covers the balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses, practical verification of the gyroscopic torque equation, and other applications.
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: ME 360
Objectives of the course :

The main objectives of the course are as follows:

1. Identify and select appropriate mechanisms for a specific type of motion required.
2- Evaluate the range of motion, type of motion, and corresponding speeds for a given mechanism.
3. Calculation of unbalanced forces and moments in a rotating mass system and the ability to balance the system using other eccentric masses.
4- Evaluate and adjust cutting speed as needed in the lathe gearbox system.
5- Analysis of gyroscopic motion and evaluation of gyroscopic torque for the specified case.

Course outputs :

The learning outcomes of this course are divided into three main areas:

First: Knowledge and Understanding:
1- Identify and select appropriate mechanisms for a specific type of required motion.
Ability to distinguish between static and dynamic equilibrium of a rotating mass system.

Second: Skills
The ability to perform position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of these joints.
2- The ability to assess steering error in an Ackermann steering mechanism.
3. The ability to physically (practically) verify irregular movement in a hook joint.
4- Gyroscopic motion analysis and evaluation of gyroscopic torque for the given case.
5- Define the side profiles (Profiles) for the different assemblies of the cam and follower set.
6- Evaluate the gear ratio in the lathe's gear system.
Ability to prepare clear engineering reports consisting of drawings and diagrams combined with written procedures, results, and conclusions.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-05

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