Why this course?

Description

The subject Kinematics of Machines also known as KOM is a very special course for Mechanical Engineers. This course tells us about the distinctive features of machines. This tells us how the machine works. In this course, we will study the working of machines. How do they work? What would be the speed of output if some input speed is given? What would be the acceleration and so on?

The main part of this course is the study of machines. A machine is a tool that converts one form of energy to some useful work. For example, an engine converts thermal energy into mechanical energy. So the engine would be a machine. A lathe machine converts electrical energy into some useful mechanical work, so it is a machine.

Although, we will discuss the machine in detail in the later part of the tutorials, but the basic definition is “A machine is a combination of rigid or resistant bodies, formed and connected do that they move with definite relative motions and transmit force from the source of power to the resistance to be overcome. A machine has two functions: transmitting definite relative motion and transmitting force. These functions require strength and rigidity to transmit the forces.

After undergoing this course, the students will be able to:

· Explain working of different types of mechanisms and draw their inversion.

· Gear Drives, Types of Gear Drives, Gear Terminology, Gear Trains.

· Determine ratio of driving tension for flat and V-belt drive.

· identify various types of gears and their applications.

· Construct Cam Profile etc.