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May 09, 2025
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MET 181 - Mechanical Systems
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Description
This course will cover the science of linear and radial drive components, couplings, belts, gears, pulleys, bearings and sprockets. Installation, safety, maintenance, lubrication, alignments, repair and replacement techniques are covered.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe five methods of rotary power transmission.
- Describe eight mechanical transmission safety rules.
- Perform a lock-out/tag-out.
- Assemble a shaft to a hub using a key.
- Measure shaft torque with a pony break.
- Align two shafts for proper operation.
- Calculate pulley ratios.
- Calculate shaft speed for gear, pulley and chain systems.
- Describe lubrication methods for mechanical systems
Listed Topics
- Safety
- Mechanical transmissions
- Digital tachometers
- Leveling motors
- Mechanical efficiency
- Shaft torque
- Pony brakes
- Measuring motor current
- Bearing mounts
- Belt drives
- Chain drives
- Gear drives
- Shaft alignment techniques
- Using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDA)
- Belt Idlers
Reference Materials
Use of multimedia systems in Center of Excellence to certify skill assessment. IST Texts for Mechanical Systems, pulley and chain drives.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 05/14/2007
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