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MECH.3220 Control of Mechanical Systems (Formerly 22.322)

Id: 003815 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Design of cams and gear trains and control of mechanical devices. Course topics include: cam sizing and manufacture, cam and gear train kinematics, dynamic force analysis, machine balancing, introduction to the control of mechanical systems. The major project involves the design, analysis, manufacture, and dynamic testing of a cam having specified performance requirements; computer aided design (CAD) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machines are applied. Dynamic simulation (MATLAB) is used throughout the course.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: MECH.3210 Kinematics of Mechanisms, with grade of 'C-' or higher.

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