Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fourth Edition 4th Edition

by Neil Sclater (Author), Nicholas Chironis (Author)

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Over 2000 drawings make this sourcebook a gold mine of information for learning and innovating in mechanical design

The fourth edition of this unique engineering reference book covers the past, present, and future of mechanisms and mechanical devices. Among the thousands of proven mechanisms illustrated and described are many suitable for recycling into new mechanical, electromechanical, or mechatronic products and systems. Overviews of robotics, rapid prototyping, MEMS, and nanotechnology will get you up-to-speed on these cutting-edge technologies. Easy-to-read tutorial chapters on the basics of mechanisms and motion control will introduce those subjects to you or refresh your knowledge of them.

Comprehensive index to speed your search for topics of interest
Glossaries of terms for gears, cams, mechanisms, and robotics
New industrial robot specifications and applications
Mobile robots for exploration, scientific research, and defense

INSIDE Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, 4th Edition

Basics of Mechanisms • Motion Control Systems • Industrial Robots • Mobile Robots • Drives and Mechanisms That Include Linkages, Gears, Cams, Genevas, and Ratchets • Clutches and Brakes • Devices That Latch, Fasten, and Clamp • Chains, Belts, Springs, and Screws • Shaft Couplings and Connections • Machines That Perform Specific Motions or Package, Convey, Handle, or Assure Safety • Systems for Torque, Speed, Tension, and Limit Control • Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electric, and Electronic Instruments and Controls • Computer-Aided Design Concepts • Rapid Prototyping • New Directions in Mechanical Engineering

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Over 2000 Drawings Make This Trusted Guide a Gold Mine of Information for Learning and Innovation in Mechanical Design

The fourth edition of this invention-inspiring engineering resource covers the past, present, and future of mechanisms and mechanical devices. You'll find drawings and descriptions of more than 2000 components that have proven themselves over time and can be incorporated into the very latest mechanical, electromechanical, and mechatronic products and systems. Overviews of robotics, rapid prototyping, MEMS, and nanotechnology, along with tutorial chapters on the basics of mechanisms and motion control, will bring you up-to-speed quickly on these cutting-edge topics.

Comprehensive index to speed your search for topics of interest
Glossaries of terms for gears, cams, mechanisms, and robotics
New industrial robot specifications and applications
Coverage of mobile robots for exploration, scientific research, and defense

INSIDE Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fourth Edition:
* Basics of Mechanisms * Motion Control Systems * Industrial Robots * Mobile Robots * Drives and Mechanisms That Include Linkages, Gears, Cams, Genevas, and Ratchets * Clutches and Brakes * Devices That Latch, Fasten, and Clamp * Chains, Belts, Springs, and Screws * Shaft Couplings and Connections * Machines That Perform Specific Motions or Package, Convey, Handle, or Assure Safety * Systems for Torque, Speed, Tension, and Limit Control * Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electric, and Electronic Instruments and Controls * Computer-Aided Design Concepts * Rapid Prototyping * New Directions in Mechanical Engineering

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. While serving a varied list of industrial clients over a 25-year period, he contributed hundreds of articles to various engineering publications. Mr. Sclater has degrees from Brown University and Northeastern University. He has authored or co-authored eleven McGraw-Hill Professional books, including two earlier editions of this book. The late Nicholas P. Chironis was a consulting engineer and mechanical design editor for Product Engineering magazine and an editor for other McGraw-Hill technical magazines. Early in his career he was a mechanical engineer for IBM, Merganthaler Linotype, and other companies, as well as a product design instructor at the Cooper Union School of Engineering. Mr. Chironis earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Polytechnic University, New York.

Hardcover: 512 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition (December 11, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071467610
ISBN-13: 978-0071467612
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 1.4 x 11.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 8 customer reviews
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Condensed, Well Categorized Introduction to a large collection of mechanical devices.

October 24, 2009

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After buying 4 books on mechanical movements including a 4 volume set (which I strongly don't recommend), I find myself coming back to this one time and again. It's information is well categorized and indexed. Some elements have more detail than others and a fair number of them have some useful formula for rudimentary calculations.

Being an electrical engineer by trade with a strong mechanical background, I have found this book extremely useful for comparing my options for a number of things from latches to linkages. For more detail I have only seldom had to resort to other sources. It is now, therefore, in privileged position in my library at work.

You may not get pictures from all the angles you want but you will get good enough pictures to extrapolate the information you need to evaluate options. That is where this book shines. You can quickly review time proven options available. A section on strengths and weaknesses within categories would be a helpful addition to this already dense resource.

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BookWyrm

Good Graphics

March 25, 2011

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Other reviews comment very adequately about the general usefulness and content of this book, so I won't add anything to the positive points except my agreement. I'm new to Kindle. In reviews of other works, there are complaints about the quality of graphics. I did not see graphics quality explicitly addressed in the reviews that I audited of this book. A book such as this one is pointless, to me as a mechanical engineer, without adequate graphics. Fortunately, the graphics are as good as I could possibly have expected. Clearly, competent effort (or exceptional serendipity) went into formatting pages for good visual presentation in the Kindle environment.

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P.A.

Great reference book

September 2, 2017

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Great reference book for Ideas when making jigs and for setup and design for maker projects.

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Five Stars

November 14, 2016

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great book exactly what I was looking for

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Kevin Nason

Pretty good source of inspiration

February 2, 2009

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Pretty good compilation of mechanisms ranging from simple to complex. Good source of inspiration. Was surprised to not find any push-push mechanisms listed.

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Ivan Dela Hoya

Excellent Reference and Inspirational Book

February 12, 2010

Format: Hardcover

I was introduced to this book by a professor in grad school, and have used it ever since. In my collection of a dozen or so mechanism books, this is the one I reach for first. The book covers more or less every conceivable mechanism. Other books may have more mechanisms, but they tend to be duplicates or variations on the same design. This book presents each mechanism with a beautiful hand drawing, which clearly conveys the operating principles. I use this book for inspiration every time I start a project where a mechanism or linkage may be needed. Highly recommended to all mechanical engineers and makers.

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Ahmed I. Dhorat

Excellent resource for Junior Engineer

March 2, 2008

Format: Hardcover

The book introduces fundamental principles and goes on to illustrate ingenious solutions. The sourcbook successfully eliminates the need to re-invent the wheel during every project. I look forward to thoroughly understanding the text and implementing the solutions presented.

Highly recommended for the inquisitive mind, the junior design engingeer and any person with an interest in how things work.

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V. Bhagwat

Mechanisms & Mechanical Devices - Schlater

December 23, 2007

Format: Hardcover

Excellent book for reference, has stood the test of time.

Condition good for its age, shipping was prompt, packaging was very good. Thanks!

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