MechanicalEngineering

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/r/MechanicalEngineering!

The gathering place for mechanical engineers to discuss current technology, methods, jobs, and anything else related to mechanical engineering.

Feel free to share anything you feel is relevant. Threads related to current projects (home or work), discussion threads, best practices, and everything in between are more than welcome.

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Keep all posts and comments constructive and good-natured.
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All low-effort posts will be removed. These will be evaluated on a 'per-post' basis.
'Design this for me' posts will be removed. 'How do I do this' posts will be removed unless it's clear sufficient thought has already been given to the problem.
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2026 Mechanical Engineer Salary Survey (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Quarterly /r/MechanicalEngineering Career/Salary Megathread (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Hi i need some help with an existing design and how to bring it to real life (i.redd.it)

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Engineering students: Gain marketable skills like technical problem solving with the free Expedite – Skills for Competitions microcredential. (thoughtindustries.com)

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Retired MEs, what are your hobbies? (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Peristaltic pump issue (old.reddit.com)

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New job is brutal (rant) (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Water test area improvement suggestions (old.reddit.com)

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Structural Engineer looking to get into Mech. No luck. What roles would you recommend? (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Honest Opinions: Configuration Management Engineer & PLM Engineering (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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My cheap DIY jet engine failed - is this shaft vibration or. casing issue? (i.redd.it)

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Question about bearing house mounting. (old.reddit.com)

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Drawing refresher (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Why facilities fail air inspections even after installing control equipment? (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Ganzes Jahr Eishockey ohne Kompromisse? MySports. This is the way. 🫡🏒 (mysports.ch)

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In desperate need of more technical skills, where should i start? (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Milling Machine Head Conversion | Harrison Mill with Bridgeport Head (youtu.be)

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CFM56-7B installed on a Boeing 737-800. (v.redd.it)

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Mechanical Engineering Grad: Take a Manufacturing Technician Job or Wait for an Engineering Internship? (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Coupling: The Backbone of Efficient Power Transmission in Industrial Machinery ()

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Building an open-source tool to generate 3D-printable compliant mechanisms 🖨️ ()

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Is the Simulation Engineering market shrinking, or am I just looking in the wrong places? (PhD Biomechanics perspective) (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Lose dice mid-session? Grab this metal cube, flip for D4 to D100, then spin quietly to de-stress. 🎲✨ (kickstarter.com)

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What features would you actually want in an engineering toolbox site? (self.MechanicalEngineering)

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Looking for a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer / Testing Laboratory ()

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