Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, 5th Edition 5th Edition

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THOUSANDS OF DRAWINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS COVER INNOVATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Fully revised throughout, this abundantly illustrated reference describes proven mechanisms and mechanical devices. Each illustration represents a design concept that can easily be recycled for use in new or modified mechanical, electromechanical, or mechatronic products. Tutorials on the basics of mechanisms and motion control systems introduce you to those subjects or act as a refresher.

Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, contains new chapters on mechanisms for converting renewable energy into electrical power, 3D digital prototyping and simulation, and progress in MEMS and nanotechnology based on carbon nanotubes. A new chapter on stationary and mobile robots describes their roles in industry, science, national defense, and medicine. The latest advances in rapid prototyping are also discussed. This practical guide will get you up to speed on many classical mechanical devices as well as the hot new topics in mechanical engineering.

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX MAKES IT EASY TO FIND SUBJECTS OF INTEREST

GLOSSARIES OF TERMS ON: CAMS, GEARS, MECHANICS, MOTION CONTROL, ROBOTICS, WIND TURBINES, PUMPS, AND 3D DIGITAL PROTOTYPING AND SIMULATION

COVERAGE OF MOBILE ROBOTS THAT EXPLORE MARS, PERFORM MILITARY DUTIES AND PUBLIC SERVICE, HANDLE AUTOMATED DELIVERY, CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE FROM THE AIR, AND SEARCH UNDER THE SEA

DETAILS ON THE MECHANISMS IN RENEWABLE-ENERGY AND WIND-TURBINE AND SOLAR-THERMAL FARMS AND WAVE-MOTION POWER PLANTS

Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, covers:
Basics of mechanisms * Motion control systems * New stationary and mobile robots * New mechanisms for renewable power generation * Drives and mechanisms with linkages, gears, cams, genevas, and ratchets * Clutches and brakes * Latching, fastening, and clamping devices and mechanisms * Chains, belts, springs, and screws * Shaft couplings and connections * Motion-specific devices * Packaging, conveying, handling, and safety mechanisms and machines * Torque, speed, tension, and limit control systems * Instruments and controls: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and electronic * New 3D digital prototyping and simulation techniques * New rapid prototyping methods * New directions in mechanical engineering

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About the Author

Neil Sclater switched his career from engineering in the military/aerospace industry to writing and editing in the field of electromechanical and electronic technology. After years as a staff editor for engineering magazines, he set up his own consulting firm in technical communications. Mr. Sclater contributed hundreds of articles to various engineering publications. He has authored or co-authored 11 McGraw-Hill Professional books, including two earlier editions of this book.

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Hardcover: 560 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 5 edition (August 12, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071704426
ISBN-13: 978-0071704427
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 1.3 x 11.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #286,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mechanical foundations for the future

ByMichael T. Perkinson March 8, 2012

Format: Hardcover

Mr. Sclater has combined his vast experience in engineering and writing talents to produce a current anthology of mechanical basics with up to date applications. The size of this edition of Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices sourcebook (5th) is dwarfed by the scope of the technical content within. He has captured the visuals of most existing devices coupled with unparalleled verbal descriptions. The heart of this tome is Neil's explanatory text which can help and encourage beginning students of design and additionally, speed up implementation for experienced designers/inventors looking for related mechanisms to implement their creations.

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Nice NERD book

ByDenis G. Dimickon September 27, 2011

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This is a book that will sit around, and be opened a number of times, as you look for new ideas for MAKE projects. Lots of drawings, that are fairly easy to understand, as well as a number of drawings covering how some items are manufactured. I put it right up there with my "How Things Work" books

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Fantastic Resource

ByGina Kamentskyon May 28, 2012

Format: Hardcover

As a Kinetic Sculptor, I've been using versions of this book for the past 20 years or so. It's great as a starting point for brainstorming new ideas or solving problems when developing mechanical inventions and designs. Worth every penny!

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not source book, but museum

ByTurtlemanon July 24, 2014

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I am mechanical engineer.
I expected to get design examples, but I feel like it is more like "museum" of machinery.

There are many devices, but many of them are not analyzed.
The pictures are hard to understand, because they look like blueprints drawn by hand.
The texts explains only about the history and usage, NOT about how the mechanisms actually works.

The book contains many ideas, but not the actual contents.
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I would recommend Machines & Mechanisms: Applied Kinematic Analysis (4th Edition)
It is one of the easier textbooks that requires only high school math.

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but this seems to be one of the best books i've ever seen

ByPeter T.on September 21, 2016

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Magical!
I've only dipped into it so far (~4 hours), but this seems to be one of the best books i've ever seen. Definitely top 10, cross genre.

It's an Encyclopedia of the concepts in every mechanical device on earth. There is relatively little text accompanying most diagrams, but important differences between competing designs are called out, and well as significant pros and cons. Some typical applications are often given. Organized by general application; all the clutch systems are together, all the linear bearing systems are together. Chapter start goes into the math, terminology and principals in more detail.

Best usage seems to be as a first step in the design process. Quickly familiarize yourself with the various standard options for an application. Do detailed an in-depth research elsewhere once something has piqued your interest.

I'll eventually read this book cover to cover, and am considering getting a second copy to keep at work.

If you like mechanisms, build or design things, or enjoy understanding how the world works, it's a must have in my opinion.

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No real practical value

ByBruceon August 9, 2014

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Not much description of mechanisms or illustrations of uses ... just a compilation of diagrams of mechanical devices .. probably great for ME student but for hobbist not much value...

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Be carefulit

ByMike Vainsteinon October 7, 2014

Format: Hardcover

I have a Fourth Edition of this book. The book has a wealth of mechanisms and can be a great source of design. However, one should be very careful to use mechanisms based on descriptions and formulas in this book.
A very disappointing example can be found on page 7, Fig.13. The authors claim that depicted mechanism is a Scott Russell Straight Line Generator. Actually, the shown mechanism is not Scott Russell and clearly does not generate straight line.
Well, this classic mechanism is very simple. It is easy to figure out why it does generate perfect straight line, and why the mechanism shown in the book, does not do anything close to that. But most mechanisms in the book are much more complicated. Relations and formulas are not that obvious. After seeing Scott Russell, I do not trust any description and formula in the book.
This is a great and useful collection, but its engineering value is questionable.
I hope the error was fixed in 5th Edition.

Just be careful.

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great

ByAlon August 24, 2013

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great learning tools to have at work. when you are developing new proto types these kind of books really help the process of putting the machines into a working concept in your head and that makes it way easier to put it down on the design software. gives you a better sense of direction. not always but still great learning tools

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