In the bustling workshops and quiet engineering colleges of India, a single well-worn book has been the silent partner to countless machine designers for over five decades: PSG College of Technology’s “Design Data Book.” Officially known as “Design Data – Data Book of Engineers,” this compilation of codes, material properties, gear formulae, and manufacturing tolerances is to mechanical engineers what a hymn book is to a choir—indispensable.

The story took an unexpected turn around 2022. Recognizing the inevitable, PSG College’s own publication wing began exploring legitimate digital access. Some faculty members started sharing official excerpts via Drive links for their courses. Meanwhile, enterprising users created “mirror” sites and Telegram bots that auto-generated fresh Drive links when old ones expired.

Accessing the PSG Design Data Book on Google Drive is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps:

By following these tips and resources, designers and engineers can maximize the benefits of the PSG Design Data Book and become more proficient in power system design.

Q4: What is the exact file name I should search for?

A: The full title is: Design Data: Data Book of Engineers by PSG College of Technology. Search for this full title on Google Drive.

PSG Design Data Book , authored by the faculty of PSG College of Technology