Basics of Design Engineering from Machine Design

The effects of economic turmoil?
The news is full of market uncertainty, tight credit, and falling interest rates. Has the economic turmoil affected your work? Are you taking even more...

What’s Tough About Training
I have taught many Mechanial and Electrical Apprentices at a local company the basics and Trouble Shooting skills fr Fluid Power equipment. The classes...

Design Royalties
I was hired at my current position to maintain our machines. Outside of my general job duties I have built a new machine (with company funding) to...

Trustworthy engineer needed
Friends of mine have invented a clever, modular emergency shelter. They need a trustworthy engineer to make a 3D model of to make a prototype....

Dog clutch manufacturers
Can anyone recommend a reliable supplier for a part like the one shown here or on page 57 of Machine Design's Sept. 25 issue? Any suggestions greatly...

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