Develop knowledge and skills with drawing revisions, tolerances, and concept of schematics. Prepares the industrial maintenance technician with knowledge and skills in the makeup and safe use of a variety of materials and equipment used for lifting and moving material. An introduction to material strengths relating to forces such as tension, shear and torque. Also covered are basic electrical theory and circuits required by mechanics, machinists and millwrights. These courses cover the principles and operating characteristics of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and components.
Instruction includes system maintenance and troubleshooting.
Students develop knowledge and skills to verify correct drive system alignments through classroom theory and hands-on practical application. Instruction emphasizes anti-friction bearings, oil seals, numbering systems, interchanges, mounting and lubrication. The maintenance including inspection and changing of belts, chains and rollers will be included. Also covered are torque and horse power definitions and calculations. Student will learn calculations to determine power and speed for various pulley ratios.