Diesel Engine Animation

Diesel Engine Animations

This are two animation of the operation of a diesel engine.  The first focuses on the four stroke cycle. The second start with the turbo-charger, and makes its way through the engine.

Engine Animation

Engine Animation

This YouTube animation shows the animated assembly of a solid model of a four-cylinder engine.  It interesting just to see the number of fasteners, but it is worth waiting for the animation of the four-stroke cycle that occurs about two-thirds through.

https://youtu.be/OXd1PlGur8M

Welcome to Mechanical Design 101

Mechanical Design 101 is a collection of resources to educate, guide and perhaps inspire the mechanical designer.  Please send me links to your favorite resources, and to interesting and useful examples of mechanical devices. I would also appreciate a note, if you see any errors. Thank you, Michael McCarthy