Advanced Mechanical Components and Powertrains

Select between a gear train and a belt drive, and calculate required ratios and center distances.

Select gears and calculate gear ratios for power transmission.

Design bolted joints with proper preload and safety factors.

Select and integrate standard bearings into an assembly based on load and life calculations.

Incorporate seals and retaining features (e.g., circlips, nuts) into a shaft assembly.

Design cantilever snap-fits for plastic components.

Calculate and design interference fits for mechanical assemblies.

Analyze velocity and acceleration in linkage mechanisms using software tools.