Some Helpful Web Locations

Machine Design: Basics of Design Engineering
Design information in the areas of; Motion Control, CAD/CAM, Materials, Fluid Power, Electronics, Fastening and Joining, Motors, Connectors, Bearings, Mechanical Components, testing and Measurement.


Engineering Fundamentals

Resource information such as:
Material properties and selection
Theory and formulas covering areas such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, beam theory, failure criteria, vibrations and solid mechnics
Manufacturing processes, heat treatments and surface treatments
Engineering equations, constants and conversion factors
Design Center including gears, springs, fasteners, bearing and GD&T

 

 

American Fastener
Very comprehensive technical reference charts for a wide variety of fasteners


I_Crank

Design resource which includes:
A design center featuring design codes and references, design process guidelines and manufacting process information  (also a cool animated gif of a spring and ball)
A set of design tools including fastener specs, wire and sheet gages, surface finishes and spring design.
Lists of vendors for materials, stock and custom components including on-line price quoates


Mechanical Engineering Resources

A list of web links in areas such as:
Components
Design Information
Engineering Design Changes
FEA
Materials
Patents
Safety


Mechanical Design Resource
A list of web links in areas such as:
Design Publications
Other Design Pages
Materials Information
Patents/Law
Standards

Engineer's Edge
Information including Processes, Specifications, Guidelines, Ethics, Hardware and Materials

Virtual Machine Shop
On Line Machine Tool Training and Instruction