Course Description

This instructor led workshop is presented in a class room environment using both lecture and hands-on practice .utilizing mechanical maintenance learning labs pictured below to gain the fundamentals to maintain and troubleshoot mechanical equipment.

Topical Outline

Belts and Pulleys

• Identify wear indicators on belt and pulley systems
• Correctly choose and identify worn belt components to schedule proper replacement.

Bearings

• Correctly identify the many different types of industrial bearings.
• Schedule and correctly implement bearing lubrication.
• Select the proper replacement bearing for the many different mechanical applications.
• Understand bearing applications and wear indicators tied to industrial bearings.

Chains and Sprockets

• Identify the many different types of chain and sprocket applications in industry.
• Correctly inspect chain and sprocket for wear and schedule their replacement.
• Recommend various types of chains for the correct application.
• Demonstrate the correct ways to measure chain and sprocket wear.

Couplings

• Identify the many various couplings used in industry.
• Correctly recommend the most appropriate coupling for the job application.
• Correctly select and install an industrial coupling.

Alignment

• Recognize the importance of precision shaft alignment.
• Align two or more shafts in a "collinear condition".
• Position shafts in parallel or end to end alignment.
• Demonstrate the correct ways to align precision shafts.
• Use dial indicators to check the condition of the shaft to be aligned.
• Correctly align shaft using precision indicators.
• Install and align shaft using measurements off of the coupling.

Gears

• Correctly identify the many types of industrial gearing.
• Identify wear indicators on industrial gearings.
• Correctly select the replacement gears by understanding diametral pitch, pressure angle and type of gear.
• Use precision dial indicators to check for gear wear.
• Set up "backlash" using dial indicator.
• Read a gear mesh pattern to see if the gears are correctly meshed.
• Select the proper type of lubrication for industrial gearing.

Precision Measurement

• Demonstrate how to use a steel ruler.
• Correctly set-up and read a precision dial indicator.
• Read measurement correctly using a dial vernier caliper.
• Use both “English” and “Metric” micrometers to make accurate precision measurements.
• Use a straight edge to set-up shafts, belts, chains, etc.

Prerequisites

• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and metrics.
• Basic reading and writing skills (capable of completing work orders)
• Willingness to learn and desire to participate in an “instructor led, hands-on course.

Course Length

32 hours

Objectives

Persons completing this course will be able to:

• Work through mechanical failures to diagnose a problem
• Identify the mechanical components that have resulted in failure.
• Identify worn mechanical systems to schedule service before they go into failure mode
• Properly use precision measure tools.
• Install belts, sheaves, chain s and sprockets
• Apply proper alignment techniques.

Evaluation Methods

End of Workshop Evaluation
Pre/Post Test
Training Impact Action Plan

Maximum Class Size

12