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MEC 1060 - Mechanical Positioning


Clock Hours: 50

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Covers basic safety, installation, shaft coupling alignment, dial indicators, the correct use of gauges, belt tension, key fasteners, power transmission systems, v-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Topics covered include learning how to select, install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair a range of mechanical systems which are commonly found in both automated and manual machines used in every industry around the world.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

1. Discuss fundamentals of shaft coupling alignment.

2. Demonstrate correct use of dial indicators to align a coupling.

3. Demonstrate laser alignment on the trainer.

4. Demonstrate the correct use of a feeler gauge, taper gauge, & dial

caliper to align a coupling.

5. Demonstrate setting proper belt tension & gear lash.