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l. INTRODUCTION
In this career, the professional capable of proposing and carrying out technological
innovation projects that generate sustainable products services and that contribute
to solving national problems, through the application of scientific and technolog1cal
knowledge, is trained.
Mechanical engineering is a very broad field of engineering that involves the use of
physical principles for the analysis, design, manufactures, and maintenance of
mechanical systems. Traditionally, it has been the branch of Engineering that
through the application of physical principles has allowed the creation of useful
devices, such as utensils and machines. Mechanical engineers use principles such
as heat, force, and the conservation of mass and energy to analyze static and
dynamic physical systems, helping to design objects. Mechanical Engineering is
the branch of machines, equipment and facilities always keeping in mind ecological
and economic aspects for the benefit of society. To fulfill its work, mechanical
engineering analyzes needs, formulates and salves technical problems through
interdisciplinary work, and relies on scientific developments, translating them into
elements, machines, equipment and facilities that provide adequate service,
through rational use and efficient of available resources.
He is a professional with an important scope of action, whose working conditions
vary depending on the place where he works, outdoor from spaces to industrial
areas
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ll. OBJECTIVES
2.1. GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To train competent professionals in the area of Mechanical Engineering, correct
application of theoretical knowledge that allows them to develop skills to support
the analysis, design, control and application mechanical systems and devices, as
well as the use and conservation of the natural and environmental resources.
2.2. SPECIFIC GOAL
Offer new educational programs at the undergraduate level in the
area of Mechanical Engineering.
Train professionals in the area of Mechanics, capable of applying their
knowledge for the benefit and sustainable development of society.
Promote growth in the formation and construction of meaningful learning.
Guide the student to better adapt to life and work.
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lll. JUSTIFICATION
The purpose of this project is to inform and give knowledge about mechanical
engineering since the degree offers the professional skills that allow the student to
maintain power transmission systems using conventional, numerical control
machine tools, weld with electric arc and oxigas using the adjustment processes of
mechanical parts.
Likewise, you will be able to develop generic competences mainly related to
participation in communication processes in different contexts, effective integration
to work teams and conscious intervention, from your particular community, in the
country and the world in general, all with attachment to caring for the environment.
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lV. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
4.1. HISTORY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Applications of mechanical engineering are found in the archives of many ancient
societies around the world. In ancient Greece, the works Archimedes (287 BC-212
BC) and Heron of Alexandria (c. 10-70 AD), have profoundly influenced the
mechanics of the Western tradition. In China, Zhang Heng (78-139 AD) improves a
Water clock and invented a seismometer, and Ma Jun (200-265 AD) invented a
carriage with a gear differential. The Chinese engineer Su Song (1020-1101 AD)
incorporated an escapement mechanism into his astronomical clock tower two
centuries before any leakage can be found in clocks from medieval Europe, as well
as the first chain of transmission.
During the 7th to 15th centuries, in the era called the Islamic golden age, notable
contributions were made by Muslims in the field of mechanical technology, Al
Jaziri, who was one of them wrote his famous "Knowledge Book of ingenious
mechanical devices "In 1206 he presented many mechanical designs. He is also
considered the inventor of such mechanical devices that now form the basis of
mechanisms, such as camshafts and crankshafts.
At the beginning of the 19th century in England and Scotland, the development of
mechanical engineering machine tools led to the development of a field within
engineering, supplying manufacturing machines and their engines. The first British
professional society of al engineers was formed in 1847, thirty years after that of
civil engineers, these were the first to form a professional society with the chief
Rene Alexander Gómez boyfriend of Daniela Bahamon the creator in the help of
vanessa alis. In the United States, the society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
was formed 1880 becoming the third largest society for Engineers professionals,
after the American society for engineers (1852) and American institute of mining
engineers (1871). The first schools in the united states offer an engineering
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education are the united states military academy 1817, institution now known as
the University of Norwich in 1819, and the Rensselaer polytechnic institute in
1825.Education in mechanical engineering was it has historically built on a solid
foundation in the mathematics and science. The field of mechanical engineering.
Mechanical engineering work goes from the depths of the ocean to outer space.
4.1.1. WHAT IS THE CAREER OF AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING?
Automotive Mechanical Engineering is a discipline that uses the principles of
mechanics, physics, electricity, electronics, and computer science to manufacture
and maintain automobiles, trucks, buses, or motorcycles in good working order. It
is also responsible for operating all types of mechanical traction machinery.
Therefore, in the career of Automotive Mechanical Engineering skills are
developed to design an automotive machine and its components. You also learn
about the many processes that are required to produce a vehicle. Likewise, the
necessary knowledge is developed to select the raw material. Finally, you learn to
optimize the operation of any type of automotive.
4.2. DERIVATIVE BRANCHES
The fields of mechanical engineering are divided into a vast number of
b-disciplines. Many of the disciplines that can be studied in mechanical engineering
can touch on themes in common with other branches of engineering. An example
of them are electric motors that overlap with the field of electrical engineers or.
thermodynamics which is also studied by chemical engineers.
Over time and as in other disciplines, mechanical engineering has branched out
into other areas
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as they are:
Static: Study of the balance of forces, on a body at rest.
Dynamics: Study of how forces affect the movement of bodies.
Thermodynamics: and heat transfer: Study of the causes of
temperature changes and heat transfer in materials.
Mechanics of fluids: Study of the reaction of fluids under the
action of forces.
Mechanical engineering is extended in such a way that it is capable of addressing
a problem with the rationalization of several factors that may be affecting and that
are fundamental to find a certain solution.
4.3. RACE DESCRIPTION
Mechanical engineering is one of the branches of engineering, responsible for
designing, building and improving all kinds of mechanical parts and devices, from
ventilation systems to manufacturing plants, robots, transportation systems and
medical devices. In addition to preparing, organizing and executing maintenance
plans for all of the aforementioned
The main job of the mechanical engineer is to obtain an idea, develop it, build it
and bring it to the market. To do this, a wide range of knowledge and skills are
required, from thermodynamics, mechanics, and electricity to structural analysis,
magnetism, and computation; he must consider all the possible failures that his
device, machine or system may have, in addition to optimizing space, providing an
intuitive design and determining the most efficient way to manufacture the device
without meaning a loss of quality or functionality.
Given the large number of skills and abilities required, mechanical engineering can
be considered one of the engineering with the most applications in today's industry.
Mechanical engineers are highly required in industries such as automotive, where
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they are involved in the development of the car engine and all its subsystems, in
aerospace, where they develop engines and control systems, and in the
biotechnology industry, where contribute to the development of prostheses and
implants. Additionally, a mechanical engineer works in other branches such as
computing, power source development automation, and manufacturing.
4.4. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
The technical advances of the 19th century greatly expanded the field of
engineering and introduced a large and introduced a large number of
specializations. The incessant demands of the 20th century socio-economic
environment have further increased its field of action, and there has been a great
differentiation of disciplines, with distinction of multiple branches in areas such as
aeronautics, chemistry, shipbuilding, roads, channels and ports,
telecommunications, electronics, industrial, naval, military engineering, of mines
and geology and informatics. In addition, in recent times, fields of knowledge that
were previously unrelated to engineering, such as genetic and nuclear research,
have been incorporated.
The engineer who develops his activity in one of the branches or specialization of
engineering must have basic knowledge of other related areas, since many
problems that arise in engineering are complex and interrelated. For example, a
chemical engineer who has to design a plant for the electrolytic refinement of
metallic minerals must face the design of structures, machinery, electrical devices,
in addition to strictly chemical problems Mechanical Engineering itself brings
together all the scientific and technical knowledge to the management of the
production conservation and repair of ma industrial production systems, study of
different materials, products machine tools for the manufacturing mining and
construction industries and other industrial purposes such as agriculture .
4.5. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Analyzes studies and research mechanical operation projects facilities and
equipment for mechanical operation, prepares sketches and work specifications,
indicating the materials to be used and the manufacturing method.it manages the
equipment, raises, monitors its preparation, manufacture, Installation, operation,
maintenance and repair.
It prepares projects for specific industrial and mechanical development, calculates
the amount of labor and materials, as well as other costs of manufacturing facilities
and finished works to check if they conform to specifications and safety standards.
Studies the material required by facilities and mechanical operating equipment,
such as machine tools, motors, vehicles, heating, ventilation cooling systems and
facilities, equipment for the release of energy, also carries out research and
development work; advises his employer his collaborators or his clients on
mechanical energy problems.
The Mechanical Engineer is trained empowered to continue specialization studies
in different scientific and technological areas such as: heat and mass transfer,
naval aeronautic, materials science, nuclear energy, unconventional energy, fuels,
automation and robotics, biomedical engineering, industrial production and quality
control machine design, maintenance, etc.
4.6. OCCUPATIONAL FIELD
The labor field of the professional in mechanical engineering from the curricular
design is: industry, mining and agricultural-livestock activities are the areas of
greatest interference of mechanical engineering, so the competencies that were
the basis for the definition of the profile of the graduate and the curriculum, is
directed to these areas; therefore, the relevance is expressed in the foundation of
the profile and study plan.
4.6.1. WHAT DOES A MECHANICAL ENGINEER DO?
The Mechanical Engineer designs, builds and repairs all types of vehicles. He can
design auto parts, build mechanical systems, engage in research, performance
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and safety testing. Training him allows him to take over the supervision of the
entire production process.
If you work in a mechanical workshop, you are in charge of
diagnosing, repairing or replacing faulty parts of any vehicle.
Likewise, to do regular maintenance and evaluate all the mechanical and
electronic components of a car.
In the automobile production industry, an Automotive Mechanical
Engineer develops mechanical systems.
4.7. CONSIDER STUDYING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
You like to repair cars and electricity, electronics, drawing,
mathematics, physics, computing and technology in general, since
the Automotive Mechanical Engineer needs to use it in the design,
repair and maintenance of almost any type of machinery. If you tend
to observe, investigate, analyze your environment critically. If you are
interested in documentary research and information processing. As
well as reading and staying up-to-date on a scientific level.
If you are good at exact science, number reasoning, probability, and
calculus. These skills are very useful in this career because the
Automotive Mechanical Engineer is in charge of everything related to
mathematical calculation.
You are interested in understanding the operation and operability of
any type of mechanism, machine design, principles of resistance of
materials, diesel or internal combustion engines, lubrication, among
others, which will help you master everything related to physical laws
and mechanics of the movement of an automobile.
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You see yourself working in a company in the industrial or service
sector, whether public or private, because the demand for the
specialty is extremely high in both sectors. As well as working in
other industries dedicated to technology, natural resources or
mining. Or if you visualize yourself in your own specialized
mechanical workshop.
4.7.1. WHERE DOES A MECHANICS GRADUATE WORK?
In general, an automotive engineer can work in the areas of production,
administration, commerce and management for the various kinds of
business of the automotive industry such as service centers, multi-brand
services, officers, technical inspection plants and technical departments.
Automotive companies in the industrial and service sectors. In that sense,
our country is among the top ten world car manufacturers. Well, according
to the International Organization of Automobile Builders, it produced
4,068,415 vehicles during the year 2017. Consequently, these types of
professionals have great possibilities of finding employment
A graduate of this career can work in:
In assemblers as a development engineer, coordinating the process
and delivery of the standard engineering characteristics of a car as a
whole (car, bus, van, truck, heavy machinery, etc.), as required by
the manufacturer, the client and government regulations.
Private firms for the construction of motor vehicle bodies, as advisor
for the integration of raw materials, diverse parts, suppliers of the
automotive chain.
Research and development centers of the automotive industry as a
consultant specialized in the design of auto parts, as well as the
evaluation of projects related to the design and integration of any
automotive component.
Own workshop specialized in automotive components, as an
independent professional entrepreneur, both for the design and
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analysis of computer components, as well as the diagnosis.
assembly or maintenance of cars.
In the maintenance of the vehicle fleet for companies that manage
taxi rentals, automotive agencies, or companies dedicated to the
maintenance and repair of fleets of vehicles, heavy machinery and
concessionaires.
As an expert in the inspection of automobile accidents in insurance
service companies or in the review for renewal of policies, and
director of vehicle maintenance.
Other rare fields of work:
Teaching and research, teaching at public or private technological
universities.
Auto parts design consultancies with the evaluation of engineering
projects for the creation and integration of automotive components.
In public institutions or industrial chambers, the area of introduction
of parts, tools, raw materials or qualified suppliers.
4.8. THE BEST OF STUDYING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Has great growth potential
There is the possibility of working in many places. You will find work
easily and with good remuneration.
The demand for automotive engineers is greater than the number of
professionals available in the labor market.
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During the development of the career, laboratory and workshop
practices are carried out in industries. In this way, graduates obtain
specific knowledge about the labor universe.
You can practice internationally. You can find work anywhere in the
world, because the basic principles of study have international
standards
There is the possibility of starting your own mechanical
entrepreneurship business.
4.8.1. DISADVANTAGES
There is some competition. Mechanical Engineering graduates also
work in automotive mechanical engineering. Regardless of the job
supply, this represents some extra level of job competence.
You will not have much free time, since the career of automotive
mechanical engineering is demanding and you will need to dedicate
long hours to study and practice, in addition to constantly updating
yourself.
Many students do not finish the degree because they get a stable job
during the 5 years that it lasts, thanks to their academic practice.
Possibly, for your internship, you will have to invest something extra
in the purchase of auxiliary tools. However, keep in mind that you will
use them later.
4.9. SUBJECTS
Advanced Algebra
Material resistance.
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Applied Robotics.
Kinematics and Construction of Mechanisms.
Metallurgical Physics.
Automotive Transmission Systems.
Drawing and Models of 3D Parts by Computer.
4.10. WHAT IS NEEDED TO ENTER THE CAREER?
To study mechanical engineering, the first thing you must have is decision-making
power, knowing that what you are going to study actually meets your expectations
and that you feel comfortable studying.
4.11. HOW LONG IS THE RACE?
The duration of the mechanical engineering career will depend on the institute or
university where you decide to start your studies of thiscareear.in that sense, on
average mechanical engineering usually lasts.
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V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1. CONCLUSION
Engineering in general is essential to satisfy the basic needs of people, especially
mechanical engineering is mainly linked to production processes through
machinery and infrastructure.
In addition, it is a profession that a high economic remuneration due to its demand
throughout the industrial and productive sector. In his academic training stage, he
not only focuses on combustion and machinery processes, but also has disciplines
related to electricity and electronics in order to manage, design and create
mechanized equipment.
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5.2. RECOMMENDATION
After having analyzed all the information resulting from the realization of this
project, there are several aspects that must be taken into account, since
they provide data of interest that benefit academic quality
The mechanical engineer has a place in every company and in many areas
You have several paths to take and it opens your mind a lot.
If you are a fan of mathematics, motors, assemblies and the inner workings
of small or huge equipment, mechanical engineering will surely be your best
option.
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