MPRO 112 - Mechatronics Mechanical Systems

1. Describe the hazards associated with automated machines and determine appropriate safety methods for working around mechanical systems.
2. Define and discuss the principles of mechanical power transmission systems.
3. Identify various types of belts, gears, chains, coupling devices and their uses.
4. Identify various types of bearing systems used in mechanical systems.
5. Identify and classify gear drive systems and system components.
6. Identify various types of seals and packing as well as their uses.
7. Analyze and categorize common failures in mechanical systems.
8. Identify proper alignment for belts, gears, chains, and coupling systems.
9. Troubleshoot and identify failed mechanical components.
10. Identify and interpret data obtained from schematic drawings.
11. Interpret and read blueprints with attention to signs, symbols and abbreviations.
12. Identify the various lines found on prints.
13. Interpret the various views found on prints.
14. Interpret various location dimensions found on prints including circles, arcs and angles.
15. Identify both external and internal threads.
16. Interpret tolerances designated on prints.
17. Interpret geometric tolerance symbols and their usage on prints.
18. Identify, calculate, and measure mechanical advantage.
19. Calculate units of; force, mass, weight, torque, and friction of mechanical systems.
20. Interpret and select proper components for machine and motor installations.

• Industrial safety
• Lubrication
• Bearings
• Couplings
• Alignment
• Gear drive systems
• Chain drive systems
• Pulley systems
• Preventive maintenance
• Seals
• Pulley systems
• Transmission systems
• Manufacturing Blueprints
• Geometric Tolerance Symbols
• Metric System
• Assembly Drawings
• External / Internal Threads
• Lever Systems
• Inclined Planes
• Linkages, Cams, and Turnbuckles

 
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