MECT 1400 - Mechanical Systems

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the function of a bushing and list three types of v-belt drives.
2. Explain v-belt drives.
3. Align a v-belt drive.

Outcome 2:  The student will be able to maintain a v-belt drive.

Objectives:

Explain belt selection.
Identify the size and type of a belt.

Outcome 3:  The student will be able to select a lubricant for a given application.

Objectives:

1. Explain lubrication concepts.
2. Use a viscometer.
3. Read a MSDS safety data sheet.
4. Describe the types of lubricant.

Outcome 4:  The student will be able to perform precision shaft alignment.

Objectives:

1. Explain precision shaft alignment. 
2. Measure indicator sag.
3. Correct indicator sag.

Outcome 5:  The student will be able to troubleshoot a chain coupling.

Objectives:

1. Explain couplings.
2. Select a coupling.
3. Install a coupling.
4. Align a coupling.

Outcome 6:  The student will be able to troubleshoot a bearing application.

Objectives:

1. Describe different types of bearings.
2. Select a bearing.
3. Maintain a bearing.

Outcome 7:  The student will be able to troubleshoot a gasket and seal application.

Objectives:

1. Explain gaskets and seals.
2. Cut a gasket.
3. Select a seal.
4. Install a seal.
5. Remove a seal.

Outcome 8:  The student will be able to troubleshoot a clutch or brake application.

Objectives:

1. Install a brake.
2. Install a clutch.
3. Inspect a clutch or brake.

Outcome 9:  The student will be able to install a linear ball bushing.

Objectives:

1. Explain linear ball bushings.
2. Select a linear ball bushing.
3. Install a linear ball bushing.
4. Align a linear ball bushing.

Outcome 10:  The student will be able to troubleshoot a ball screw drive.

Objectives:

1. Explain ball screw drives.
2. Select a ball screw drive.
3. Install a ball screw drive.
4. Align a ball screw drive.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

LAP 1 Heavy Duty V - Belt Drives

Skills Objectives
The student will:

1. Install and align a conventional v - belt drive system with a QD bushing
2. Install and align a multiple belt v - belt system with a split taper bushing
3. Install and align a wedge v - belt drive system with a taper lock bushing 
4. Install and align a notched v - belt drive system
5. Install and align a variable speed v - belt drive system
6. Install and adjust a back slide v - belt idle
7. Install and adjust a kiss v - belt idler 

LAP 2 V - Belt Selection and Maintenance 

Skills Objectives
The student will:

1.  Use a belt code to determine the size and type of a v - belt
2.  Use a belt gage to determine belt cross section size 
3.  Use measurement to determine the size and type
4.  Use a sheave gage to identify a sheave size
5.  Identify size and type of a sheave and bushing given a sample
6.  Select bushings, sheaves, and a v - belt for a given application
7.  Troubleshooting a v - belt drive system

LAP 3 Synchronous Belt Drives

Skills Objectives
The student will:

1.  Install and align a timing belt drive system 
2.  Install and align an HTD belt drive system 
3.  Identify the size and type of synchronous belt and pulley / sprocket given a sample
4.  Select a timing belt and pulleys for a given application  
5.  Select an HTD belt and sprockets for a given application
6.  Troubleshoot a synchronous belt drive system

LAP 4 Lubrication Concepts

Skills Objectives
The student will:

1. Use a viscosimeter to measure oil viscosity 
2. Select an oil specification for a given application 
3. Select a grease specification for a given application
4. Use a grease gun to lubricate a pillow block bearing
5. Read and interpret a material safety data sheet

LAP 5 Precision Shaft Alignment

Skills Objectives
The student will:

1. Install and align an elastomer-in-shear coupling 
2. Install and align a flange coupling
3. Align a coupling using the rim and face indicator method  
4. Align a coupling using the reverse indicator method
5. Measure and correct for indicator sag

 
LAP 6 Couplings

Skills Objectives