Industrial Mechanics
Course Description
This course will serve as an introduction to the theory of basic concepts of the mechanics of industrial machinery. Students will disassemble an Injection Molding Machine to aid in understanding concepts of operation and mechanical fitment of parts.
Objectives & Outline
This class will prepare the student to recognize various systems and sub-systems of industrial machinery.
• Workplace safety
• Tools and tool safety
• Fastening methods
• Printreading
• Precision Measurement
• Rigging
• Lifting
• Lubrication
• Bearings
• Flexible belt drives
• Mechanical drives
• Vibration
• Alignment
• Electrical principals and applications
• Hydraulic principals and applications
• Pneumatic principals and applications
• Preventive maintenance programs