Group 3

Muhammad Rafly Fatrueza, Jillyan, Ekber

A. TEKS

Mechanical design is a crucial aspect of the machine development process. Engineers and
designers use mechanical design techniques to produce a variety of machinery and products that we
use every day. From the furniture in our homes and offices to the vehicles we drive, the buildings
we live and work in, and the technology that we rely on - it all starts with the mechanical design
process.
Often referred to as engineering design or machine design, mechanical design is the
process of designing components, parts, products, and systems that are inherently mechanical in
nature. Any type of machinery or any product that has complex parts requires some form of
mechanical design. Mechanical design techniques are used to produce objects such as gears,
clutches, shafts, and fasteners.
Engineers who focus on mechanical design are concerned with how various mechanical
parts react with each other and their environment. The main aim of the mechanical design process is
to produce the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective method of creating a mechanical system.
Mechanical design can be used to create an entirely new product or machine, or it can be used to
enhance the features of an existing product or machine.
Mechanical design refers to the practice of refining initial concepts and testing using CAD
software to create two- or three-dimensional models.
A mechanical designer refines the initial concept produced by the mechanical engineer. This
is done by using CAD programs to create two- or three-dimensional models. These models are then
used to test different components and materials or simulate how an object reacts to real-world
environments.
Mechanical designers are usually in constant contact with other stakeholders during the
design process. Mechanical designers use their skills to develop innovative ways of creating new
products or redevelop existing products. They ensure that the design of a machine or product is
optimal, resource-efficient, and realistic.
Mechanical design plays an integral role in the development process of a product. While the
initial designs created by the mechanical engineer form the basis of a machine, they may not be the
most efficient or cost-effective way of bringing the product into reality.
The mechanical design process enables companies to develop machinery, parts, or products
that perform as expected, are reliable and durable and can be manufactured with less waste. The
process of mechanical design results in the development of higher-quality products and systems.
Using specialized CAD mechanical engineering software, a mechanical design engineer can
test different combinations of components or materials, apply real-world stress tests to products,
and change designs without the need to constantly produce physical prototypes. Time-to-market is
reduced, error and fault rates are diminished, and development costs are greatly decreased.

B. QUESTION (5) and ANSWER (Multiple Choice)

C. Find out 5 Sentences from the text, and mention what tenses used.
D. Find out mechanical terminologies/vocabulary from the text/article you have at least
50 words per group