I never considered algorithms as part of mechanical engineering.
Oh, yes. Metal work is all about calculating. The classic book is "Machinery's Handbook", published for 105 years. Machinist's toolboxes often have a built-in space for it.
The "bible" though, is "Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy" by Moore. Machinery's Handbook is more of a practical reference used in the shop (like when you want to know what a certain spline or thread profile should look like), whereas Foundations is more theoretical.
Is there a good book for sheet metal bending? There are lots of things I'd like to make, but when I think through it, the bends always run into each other (at least in my head). Which is why I haven't bought a break yet. Would love to learn the basics about tools, marking, cutting. (My cuts always drift, and deform the metal, would like to learn how to NOT do that.)
Oh, yes. Metal work is all about calculating. The classic book is "Machinery's Handbook", published for 105 years. Machinist's toolboxes often have a built-in space for it.