Best 25+ AI Prompts for Mechanical Engineering

通过增强人类在设计、分析、制造和维护方面的能力，在线人工智能工具正在迅速改变机械工程。与传统方法相比，这些人工智能系统可以更快地处理大量数据、识别复杂模式并生成新的解决方案。例如，人工智能可以帮助您优化设计，提高性能和可制造性，加速复杂的模拟，预测材料特性，并自动执行各种分析任务。

The prompts provided below will for example help on generative design, accelerate simulations (FEA/CFD), help on predictive maintenance where AI analyzes sensor data from machinery to forecast potential failures, enabling proactive servicing and minimizing downtime, help on  material selection and much more.

Conceptual Design and Brainstorming

[prompt_formatter title=”Novel Mechanism Concept Generation” description=”Proposes various mechanical concepts to achieve a specific motion or task, expanding the engineer’s solution space. It details the operating principles, advantages, and disadvantages of each proposed mechanism.” temperature=”0.8″ thinking=”high”]## TASK DESCRIPTION⸻Generate novel mechanical concepts to achieve the specified motion or task. Provide detailed operating principles, advantages, and disadvantages for each concept.⸻⸻## INPUT⸻1. **Specific Motion or Task**: the motion or task that the mechanism needs to achieve:{specific_motion_or_task}.⸻2. **Constraints and Requirements**: the constraints or requirements that must be considered: {constraints_and_requirements}.⸻⸻## OUTPUT⸻1. **Concept List**: Generate a list of at least three novel mechanical concepts.⸻2. **Operating Principles**: For each concept, describe the operating principles in detail.⸻3. **Advantages and Disadvantages**: Provide a comprehensive list of advantages and disadvantages for each concept.⸻⸻## INSTRUCTIONS⸻1. Analyze the specified motion or task and constraints.⸻2. Generate a diverse set of mechanical concepts that could achieve the motion or task.⸻3. For each concept, detail the operating principles, highlighting how it achieves the motion or task.⸻4. List the advantages and disadvantages, considering factors such as efficiency, complexity, cost, and reliability.⸻5. Ensure the concepts are innovative and expand the solution space beyond conventional approaches.⸻⸻## NOTES⸻- Focus on creativity and feasibility.⸻- Consider interdisciplinary approaches if applicable.⸻- Use diagrams or sketches if necessary to illustrate complex concepts.[/prompt_formatter]

[prompt_formatter title=”Biomimicry for Engineering Design” description=”Identifies biological systems that have solved a similar engineering problem, providing inspiration from nature for innovative designs. It explains the natural mechanism and how it can be adapted for a technical application.” temperature=”0.7″ thinking=”high”]## TASK OVERVIEW⸻Identify biological systems that have effectively addressed engineering challenges similar to {your_engineering_problem}. Provide insights into how these natural mechanisms function and propose adaptations for technical applications.⸻⸻## INPUT REQUIREMENTS⸻1. Define the specific engineering problem: {your_engineering_problem}.⸻2. Specify any constraints or requirements for the solution: {constraints_and_requirements}.⸻⸻## OUTPUT STRUCTURE⸻1. **Biological System Identification**⸻ – Identify and describe biological systems that have solved similar problems.⸻ – Explain the natural mechanisms involved.⸻⸻2. **Mechanism Analysis**⸻ – Analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of these mechanisms.⸻ – Discuss the environmental conditions under which they operate.⸻⸻3. **Adaptation Proposal**⸻ – Propose how these natural mechanisms can be adapted for the engineering challenge given as input.⸻ – Suggest potential materials, structures, or processes inspired by these systems.⸻⸻4. **Feasibility Assessment**⸻ – Evaluate the feasibility of implementing the proposed adaptations.⸻ – Consider technical, economic, and environmental factors.⸻⸻## ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS⸻- Use scientific terminology and provide references to relevant studies or biological research.⸻- Ensure clarity and precision in the explanation of mechanisms and adaptations.⸻- Highlight innovative aspects of the proposed solutions.[/prompt_formatter]

[prompt_formatter title=”Product Design Specification (PDS) Outline” description=”Generates a comprehensive template for a Product Design Specification (PDS) document. This ensures all key requirements, such as performance metrics, material constraints, and safety standards, are defined at the start of a project.” temperature=”0.3″ thinking=”medium”]# PRODUCT DESIGN SPECIFICATION (PDS) OUTLINE TEMPLATE GENERATION⸻⸻## OBJECTIVE⸻Generate a detailed Product Design Specification (PDS) template to define all key project requirements, including performance metrics, material constraints, and safety standards.⸻⸻## INSTRUCTIONS⸻1. **PROJECT OVERVIEW**⸻ – Provide a brief description of the project, including its purpose and scope.⸻ – Define the target market and user needs.⸻⸻2. **PERFORMANCE METRICS**⸻ – List all critical performance metrics that the product must achieve.⸻ – Include quantitative targets and methods for measurement.⸻⸻3. **MATERIAL CONSTRAINTS**⸻ – Specify any material requirements or restrictions.⸻ – Consider factors such as durability, cost, and environmental impact.⸻⸻4. **SAFETY STANDARDS**⸻ – Identify relevant safety standards and regulations.⸻ – Outline compliance requirements and testing procedures.⸻⸻5. **FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS**⸻ – Detail the essential functions the product must perform.⸻ – Include user interface and usability considerations.⸻⸻6. **ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS**⸻ – Address environmental impact and sustainability goals.⸻ – Include lifecycle analysis and end-of-life disposal plans.⸻⸻7. **COST AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS**⸻ – Define budget limitations and cost targets.⸻ – Consider production, maintenance, and operational costs.⸻⸻8. **TIMELINE AND MILESTONES**⸻ – Establish a project timeline with key milestones.⸻ – Include deadlines for each phase of the project.⸻⸻## OUTPUT FORMAT⸻Provide the PDS template in a structured format, ready for customization with project-specific details.⸻⸻## USER INPUT⸻Replace placeholders with specific project information where applicable.⸻⸻## ADDITIONAL NOTES⸻Ensure the template is adaptable to various types of products and industries.[/prompt_formatter]

[prompt_formatter title=”System Architecture Brainstorming” description=”Lays out several high-level system architectures for a complex product with given subsystems, showing different ways to arrange subsystems. Generate diagrams in Mermaid format if necessary. This helps in comparing trade-offs between modular, integrated, and other design philosophies early on.” temperature=”0.7″ thinking=”high”]**TASK OVERVIEW**⸻Generate high-level system architectures for a complex product using the provided subsystems. Explore various arrangements to compare trade-offs between modular, integrated, and other design philosophies. Use Mermaid format for diagram generation if necessary.⸻⸻**INPUT REQUIREMENTS**⸻1. List of subsystems: {list_of_subsystems}⸻2. Design philosophies to explore: {design_philosophies}⸻3. Specific constraints or requirements: {constraints_requirements}⸻⸻**OUTPUT**⸻1. Multiple high-level system architectures showcasing different arrangements of the given subsystems.⸻2. Diagrams in Mermaid format for each architecture, if applicable.⸻3. Analysis of trade-offs for each design philosophy, focusing on modularity, integration, and other specified philosophies.⸻⸻**PROCESS**⸻1. Analyze the list of subsystems and identify potential interactions and dependencies.⸻2. For each design philosophy, create a high-level architecture that arranges the subsystems accordingly.⸻3. Generate diagrams in Mermaid format to visually represent each architecture.⸻4. Evaluate the trade-offs of each architecture, considering factors such as scalability, flexibility, complexity, and performance.⸻5. Summarize findings and highlight key differences between the architectures.⸻⸻**MERMAID DIAGRAM TEMPLATE**⸻“`mermaid⸻graph TD⸻A[Subsystem A] –> B[Subsystem B]⸻B –> C[Subsystem C]⸻“`⸻⸻**ADDITIONAL NOTES**⸻Ensure that all architectures adhere to the specified constraints and requirements. Adjust the level of detail in the diagrams based on the complexity of the system and the needs of the analysis.[/prompt_formatter]

[prompt_formatter title=”Brainstorming Solutions for a Design Flaw” description=”Generates a list of creative and practical solutions to address a specific, identified design flaw. This accelerates the problem-solving process by providing a wide range of potential fixes.” temperature=”0.8″ thinking=”high”]**TASK OVERVIEW**⸻Identify and address a specific design flaw by generating a comprehensive list of creative and practical solutions.⸻⸻**INPUT REQUIREMENTS**⸻1. Description of the design flaw: {design_flaw_description}⸻2. Context...