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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

SMDI 140 - Mechanical Systems in Mfg


PROGRAM: Smart Manufacturing and Digital Integration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

This course will continue the study of mechanical systems through the installation and adjustment of mechanical drive systems.  The use of various methods for adjustment will be a focal point of the course.   The calculation of horsepower, torque, tension, and measurement/adjustment of softfoot are just a few of the topics that will be discussed.  While working on these systems, safety will be emphasized as it is on a daily basis in real-world environments.  Students will complete hands-on labs, virtual simulations, projects, and critical thinking assignments to help prepare for SACA C-210 Certified Industry 4.0 Mechanical Systems 1 certification exam. 

 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate proper safety precautions related to equipment. [c]

  2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various types of mechanical components that may be used in a mechanical system.  [f]

  3. Analyze and build mechanical systems to obtain the desired results/requirements of the system.  [a, b, e, i]

  4. Recognize how equipment monitoring plays a major role in predictive maintenance.  [a, b, f]

  5. Utilize measurement tools to set up mechanical systems within specifications.  [b, e]

  6. Demonstrate an ability to reference equipment documentation to properly apply lubrication to mechanical components.  [e]

  7. Utilize a torque wrench and installation pattern to properly build mechanical systems.  [a, f, g, h, i]

  8. Discuss multiple aspects of industrial prints/drawings that are used in mechanical systems. [b, e, f] 

  9. Recall fundamental content to meet/exceed the cut-score for the SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) C-210 Certified Industry 4.0 - Mechanical Systems 1 - Silver Certification.  [h]

  10. Demonstrate skills to obtain the SACA C-210 Certified Industry 4.0 Mechanical Systems 1 - Gold Certification at a 100% of skill standard. [a, b, c, e, f, g, h]

  11. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to the course. [a] 



COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Belt Drives
  • Chain Drives
  • Gear Drives
  • Alignment
  • Bearings
  • Fasteners
  • Torque
  • Horsepower
  • Pulley Ratio
  • Levers
  • Mechanical Advantage
  • Measurement Tools
  • Couplings
  • Speed
  • Mechanical Advantage
  • Gaskets and Seals

 

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus