This refers to creating plans for the construction of something, such as drawing engine blueprints.
Design
The study of motion without considering mass or force.
Kinematics
A bearing using metal spheres to guide shaft motion.
Ball bearing
Movement perpendicular to an axis
Radial movement
Physical components such as gears or bearings
Hardware
The process of modifying machinery to enhance its performance.
Improve
The branch of physics studying heat-energy conversion.
Thermodynamics
A bearing with cone-shaped rollers for radial and moderate thrust forces.
Tapered roller bearing
Movement parallel to an axis
Axial movement
The stationary cylinder in a rolling contact bearing
Outer race
Analyzing machine failures to identify root causes.
Assess
The study of fluid flow properties, crucial for hydraulic systems.
Fluid mechanics
A bearing where the shaft rotates inside a lubricated sleeve.
Journal bearing
The rotating metal cylinder in a rolling contact bearing
Inner race
A bearing with cylindrical rollers for radial motion only
Straight roller bearing
Producing mechanical components on a large scale in factories.
Manufacture
Transferring energy from a generator to wheels to drive a vehicle.
Power transmission
A bearing with barrel-shaped rollers designed for thrust motion.
Thrust roller bearing
A metal tube in which a shaft moves in a journal bearing
Sleeve
Describing a discipline covering diverse topics, like mechanical engineering
Broad
Observing machine operations to ensure functionality.
Test
Focusing deeply on a sub-field like robotics or thermodynamics.
Specialize in
A bearing with rollers supporting loads and inner/outer races.
Rolling contact bearing
A force propelling an object through fluid, like rocket engines
Thrust
A professional who designs, tests, and improves machinery
Mechanical engineer