10623310Mechanisms for Industry 1
Course Information
Description
This course is an introduction to the mechanical systems, with lab exercises in safety procedures, Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO), key and setscrew fasteners, speed and torque measurements, efficiencies, shafts and pillow block, shaft alignment, flexible and rigid motor soft foot detection and correction. The course will survey precision measurement, lubrication, bearing types and applications, vibration analysis, and fasteners.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Apply safety procedures, Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO)

  2. Apply industrial measurement

  3. Troubleshoot industrial machine functions
    Criteria
    Complete shaft alignment
    Detect and correct soft foot misalignment
    Install correct bearing types
    Determine proper lubricants used in industrial applications

  4. Choose correct fasteners used in industrial applications

  5. Construct drive systems
    Criteria
    Construct a belt driven system
    Construct a chain driven system
    Construct a gear driven system

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