Students learn calculations to determine power and speed for various pulley ratios. Instruction emphasizes methods to utilize heat to fit bearings and sprockets to shafts. Instruction emphasizes budgeting job cost and preparing estimates and proposals. Instruction includes system maintenance and troubleshooting. An introduction to concepts of detail and assembly drawings.
Students develop knowledge and skills with drawing revisions, tolerances, and concept of schematics.
The study of metallic and nonmetallic pipe and tube, joining methods, effect on fluid flow, and values. Provides the student with a working knowledge of bearings. Instruction emphasizes anti-friction bearings, oil seals, numbering systems, interchanges, mounting, and lubrication. Topics include inspection and changing of belts, chains, and rollers. Instruction emphasizes the basic elements of combustion including air, fuel, flame, and ignition.