Qualitative and Quantitative Input/Output of

Machine/Device (with ‘constraints’)/

Intended function of the component/element Functional Specifications
Completely new or modification
/selection of existing ‘ideas’

‘Feedback’ for +ve change(s)*

Synthesis of mechanisms
‘Arrangement’ of ‘mechanisms’
for functionality, compactness, Machine architecture
serviceability etc. (Lay-out / Configuration)

Finding required dimensions of each

element to define its size & shape using ‘Design’ of Machine
‘appropriate design considerations’. .(?) /Mechanism/Element
or select if/from ‘available’….!

‘Design Communication’ without Detailed drawing of each

ambiguity to the manufacturer. element and assemblies

A General Machanical Engineering Design Process

Generally the process is neither unidirectional nor sequential.

There can be change(s) in any stage. Also such parallel process
may be ongoing when complex machine development involving
more engineering disciplines….(Concurrent Engineering)