Machine Design (3rd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Mechanical Engineering Technology)

By R.H. Creamer and and J.B. Kommers Hyland, P.H.

Book Overview

This revised text covers the design of basic machine components with an emphasis on practical problems. Supplementary topics are presented to provide the student with the concept of total design and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201112809
• ISBN13: 9780201112801
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A forgotten classic book on Machine Design

The last review here (of this 4 decades old classic text) is 20 years old now; and even in the age of simulation driven design, this book hasn't lost its charm. Creamer's book in my Mechanical Design shelf, where I have very selected Machine/Mechanical Design books (Edwards/McKee, Wilson/Deutschmann, Orthwein, Juvinall/Marshek, Collins/Staab, Dimarogonas, Roloff/Matek, Risitano, Spotts, Norton, Shigley/Mischke, Parmley, Black/Adams, Maleev/Hartman).

A true classic in the field.

I've worked in mechanical design for almost 20 years now and _Machine Design_ by Robert H. Creamer is the best single volume on the subject that I have ever found. It gives you a comprehensive and practical grounding in all aspects of designing machines. Covered are Mechanics and Strength of Materials; Friction and Lubrication; Bearings; Shaft Design; Fasteners, Couplings, Keys, Retaining Rings, Welding, and Weld Design; Belting; Chain Drives, Hoists, and Conveyors, Ropes; Brakes; Clutches; Power Screws; Gears; Cams; Spring Design; Flywheels; Power Units; etc. Plus, there are some extremely useful tables in the back for material properties, gages, alloys, conversions, formulas, etc. I've used this text while working on everything including molds, fixtures, automotive, machine tools, food processing equipment, quarrying equipment, paper making equipment, water treatment equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, etc. I would no more think of going out on a job without my Creamer than I would think of leaving my _Machinery's Handbook_ behind- it is a true classic in the field.