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Learn the basics of Mechanism Design by solving real world design problems using Fusion 360

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.7

- Learn all the basic theory of Mechanism Design.
- learn the difference between Kinematics and Kinetics.
- Learn to perform Graphical Synthesis to produce required motion.

What you'll learn

Learn all the basic theory of Mechanism Design.
learn the difference between Kinematics and Kinetics.
Learn to perform Graphical Synthesis to produce required motion.
Learn how to design Crank-Slider Mechanism to produce a specific stroke.
Learn how to design Crank-Rocker Mechanism to produce a specific stroke.
Learn how to design a mechanism to guide a body through three positions (body guidance problem).
Learn how to simulate different mechanisms in Fusion 360.
Learn how to approach mechanical design problems through solving real world problems.
Apply all the learnt material through designing a material handling system to move boxes off a conveyor belt.

* Requirements

* Intermediate knowledge of Fusion 360.
* Good grasp of basic geometry.
* Passion for making things move!

Description

Testimonials from students of Designing Mechanisms using Fusion 360:

"Video content is high quality and very professional. Subject matter is relevant and is backed up with real world examples. Narrator is easy to understand with a good grasp of the English language. The content is perfect for designers wishing to expand their toolbox of mechanical design knowledge. This allows designers to engineer complex mechanism that would normally be the realm of professional engineers. The design practices can be used with any CAD system and is not just a AutoCAD (Fusion) 360.
Keep up the good work." Ward Holloway PE

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In this course you will learn the basics of Mechanism Design. This course is based on two textbooks:

  1. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery by Robert L.Norton.
  2. Machines and Mechanisms: Applied Kinematic Analysis by David H. Myszka

This course is equivalent to what is taught in Mechanical Engineering course in universities around the world. By building on the same excellent textbooks in this course I will teach you not only the theory but also the applications in Fusion 360. At first, you will learn about the exciting field of Mechanism Design and its applications that surround us. This is followed by an overview of the different branches of Mechanism Design: Kinematics and Kinetics. Afterwards, you will earn about the theory of Kinematics before you apply your knowledge to design projects in section three. 

This course covers Kinematics with focus on Graphical Mechanism Design methods using Fusion 360. In section two you will learn about the basic concepts of Kinematics: Types of motion, Links, Mobility, Joints and so on. This section will focus on four-bar linkage's types and categories. Four-bar linkages are widely used in everyday life; from window pivots to windscreen wipers. Four-bar linkages are very flexible and can produce a huge variety of motions. This section will build up your basic knowledge that will be utilised in section three to solve complex Mechanism Design tasks.

Section three is where the magic happens. This section is focused on the actual design process and how to approach design problems. The section is focused on Graphical Design Methods that are easily utilised using Fusion 360. By using Fusion 360 powerful sketching engine, complex Kinematic Diagrams can easily be simulated. You will learn how to solve two-position design problems like Crank-Slider and Crank-Rocker. Also you will learn how to solve three-position design problems in Fusion 360 by designing a material handling mechanism that carries boxes of a conveyor belt to a lower platform. This mini project will show you how to design a six-bar linkage that has one DOF to achieve a very specific motion. In each of these design problems, I will show you the method to solve the problem first then you will learn how to apply this method in Fusion 360. In Fusion 360 we will use the sketching constraints to construct geometrical relationships between sketch elements. It's exactly like using a pencil and paper but easier! This is followed by 3D Modelling the Mechanism and Animating it to check if the output is the required motion. All of this happens within Fusion 360 and the method I will show you is 100% parametric. This means you can go back to change the requirements and everything will update automatically to give you a new mechanism.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who like to design mechanical assemblies
  • Anyone fascinated with mechanisms and robotics
  • Those who wish to pursue a career in mechanical design

Course content

3 sections • 21 lectures

Introduction 2 lectures

Introduction to the world of Mechanism Design Preview 02:50

This lecture will teach you about the exciting applications of Mechanism Design. This will be enough to get you excited to start the course!

Big Picture of Mechanism Design Preview 02:42

In this lecture you will learn:

  • Basic branches and definitions of mechanism design
  • Methods to solve different problems in mechanism design

Fundamentals Concepts of Kinematics 8 lectures

Introduction Preview 00:51

The Concept of Mobility (DOF) Preview 03:24

In this lecture you will learn:

  • The concept of Mobility 
  • The definition of Degree of Freedom
  • The importance of DOF and Mobility

Types of Motion Preview 01:29

In this lecture you will learn:

  • Different types of motion
  • The importance of defining motion types
  • The different between complex motion and other motion types

Linkages, Links and Joints Preview 05:36

In this lecture you will learn:

  • Definition of Links
  • Definition of Joints
  • Definition of Mechanisms
  • Definition of Machinery
  • Different types of Joints

Four-bar Linkages Preview 03:35

In this lecture you will learn about:

  • Four-bar linkages types and categories
  • Defining the names of the links in Four-bar linkages
  • The definition of the Crank, Coupler, Rocker and Ground links

The Grashof Criterion Preview 03:00

In this lecture you will learn:

  • The Grashof Criterion and its importance
  • How to decide the type of the linkage
  • How to ensure that the mechanism will have a crank to connect to the motor.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Preview 00:23

Test your basics!

This quiz is to test your understanding of the basics of Mechanism Design

Graphical Mechanism Synthesis 11 lectures

Introduction! Preview 01:00

Designing the Crank-Slider Mechanism Preview 03:39

In this lecture you will learn:

  • Different types of Crank-Slider mechanisms
  • How to design a Crank-Slider mechanism

Fusion 360: Modeling the inline Crank-Slider Mechanism Preview 10:39

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to design the Crank-Slider mechanism in Fusion 360
  • How to quickly assembly mechanisms in Fusion 360
  • How to animate models quickly in Fusion 360

Designing the offset Crank-Slider mechanism (Reciprocating saw mechanism) Preview 12:17

In this lecture you will learn:

  • The general design methodology to approach design problems
  • The methodology to design offset Crank-Slider mechanisms
  • How to design a mechanism for a reciprocating saw
  • How to use Fusion 360 Sketch environment to solve graphical design problems

Fusion 360: Modeling the offset Crank-Slider mechanism Preview 08:24

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to 3D model the Crank-Slider in Fusion 360
  • How to build continue from the kinematic diagram to develop an actual 3D mechanism
  • How to use Motion Study to analyze the mechanism in Fusion 360

Fusion 360: Designing the Crank-Rocker mechanism (Aeroplane landing gear) Preview 17:45

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to design a Crank-Rocker mechanism
  • How to design a quick return Crank-Rocker mechanism
  • How to analyze a real world design problem
  • How to design an aeroplane landing gear using a Crank-Rocker mechanism
  • How to deal with real world design problem
  • Optimize the design of the mechanism to achieve the highest ratio of force transfer

Fusion 360: Modeling the Crank-Rocker Mechanism Preview 15:21

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to model the 3D model of the landing gear in Fusion 360
  • How to change the requirement parameters to change the design

Designing Motion between Three Positions Preview 11:06

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to design a mechanism to move a body through three positions
  • How to design a material handling system to move boxes off an assembly line

Fusion 360: Modeling the Motion Mechanism. Preview 14:20

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to model the four-bar linkage to move the body between three positions
  • 3D modelling the mechanism that will move the box between the three positions

Fusion 360: Adding the Driving Dyad. Preview 12:34

In this lecture you will learn:

  • How to add a driver Dyad to limit the motion of the designed mechanism
  • How to use a crank-rocker mechanism technique to add a driving mechanism to the original design

Three positions motion system design task

Design a mechanism to move the box between three positions. The system will move the boxes between two stations in the assemly line.