MET 102 Final Exam – Spring 2023 Due 12/11/2023 11:59 PM
1.
You are working for a company that makes custom machines for various manufacturing companies. A lot of the machines require drive systems to be integrated into the design. The Senior engineer asks you to discuss 3 factors one should consider when designing a belt drive system. In addition, discuss 3 factors that one would need to consider when designing a chain and sprocket system. 2.
You are then asked to provide 1 real world, practical, example of where one would find a chain drive and belt drive system. From a design perspective, discuss why it is the appropriate drive system for that application. 3.
You are interviewing with a bearing manufacturer and are asked to discuss 2 types of bearings and provide a practical example of where one might find such a bearing in use. 4.
Suppose you were designing a shaft and housing for the following bearing: https://www.mcmaster.com/60355K185/
Provide a simple drawing that indicates the diameter of the shaft and shaft shoulder, as well as the dimensions for the housing in which the bearing would sit. 5.
In your own words, define and explain the following terms:
a.
Tolerance
b.
Clearance
c.
Allowance
6.
In an interview with a manufacturing company, you are asked about your experience with documenting mechanical designs. Explain some of the key aspects that you have learned about appropriately documenting assemblies and individual parts. 7.
In the same interview, you are asked to discuss your understanding of technical standards as they relate to mechanical designs and provide an example of where you have actually put this knowledge into practice.
