Outline of machines explained

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to machines:

Machine  - mechanical system that provides the useful application of power to achieve movement. A machine consists of a power source, or engine, and a mechanism or transmission for the controlled use of this power. The combination of force and movement, known as power, is an important characteristic of a machine.

Essence of machines

See main article: article and Machine (mechanical).

History of machines

See main article: article.

Machine theory

The mathematical tools for the analysis of movement in machines:

Machine elements

Movement in a machine is controlled by mechanism elements that shape the forces and movement and structural elements that support these mechanisms.

Mechanism elements

Structural elements

Types of machines and automated devices

See also: Outline of industrial machinery.

General machine-related concepts

Machine operations

Mechanical components

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Inventors and designers of machines

Machine lists

See also

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