IAM 3020 - Industrial Mechanics II

Clock Hours: 100

Prerequisites: IAM 3010

Course Description:
This course instructs the student in the maintenance and repair of production equipment. The course’s primary focus is about failure analysis and preventative maintenance. The replacement of bearings, shafts, motors, belts, sheaves and couplings used on production machinery happens daily in the maintenance field and the installation of these items requires proper alignment and tensioning.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Identify functions of a bearing.
Compare the difference between radial and axial loads.
List and describe common types of bearings.
Identify common causes of bearing failure.
Demonstrate the ability to remove and install frictionless bearings.
Identify three common types of belts used in flexible belt drives.
Demonstrate the proper V-belt alignment and tensioning.
Describe the function of variable-speed belt drives.
Calculate gear ratios and gear speeds found in a mechanical drive.
List and describe common gear teeth forms.
Demonstrate how to measure backlash.
Describe and identify common types of gear wear.
Identify three major causes of machine vibration.
Describe common means of vibration measurement.
Explain the vibration analysis process.
Demonstrate how dial indicators are used in alignment.
List the typical order of procedures for proper alignment.