MCCCD Program Description

Mechanical Systems and Maintenance

Course: ATP111

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Examination of mechanical drive systems. Includes fundamentals of direct drives, belt and pulley drives, chain drives and gear drives. Explores calculating and measuring quantities such as power, speed, torque, speed and torque reduction/amplification, and backlash. Also includes hands-on experience assembling and aligning components, testing and troubleshooting systems.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Adhere to safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations to avoid workplace injury and maximize machine productivity. (I) 2. Inspect and measure mechanical dimensions. (II) 3. Use hand tools to inspect, adjust/tighten and assemble/disassemble equipment. (II, III) 4. Perform machine operation, including startup, emergency and normal shutdown. (III) 5. Monitor machine operation. (III) 6. Locate, interpret and store machine operation and maintenance documentation. (III) 7. Demonstrate troubleshooting methodologies. (III) 8. Perform planned and unscheduled machine maintenance. (III, IV) 9. Perform a preventive maintenance procedure. (III, IV) 10. Perform predictive maintenance. (III, IV) 11. Interpret technical drawings of parts and assemblies with tolerances and basic Geometrical Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T). (III) 12. Install and align shaft couplings, belt and chain drives. (III) 13. Install, align and adjust spur gear and right angle gear drive. (III) 14. Install, align and adjust pillow block and flange block bearing. (III) 15. Demonstrate proper lubrication of a machine. (III, IV) 16. Use hoists and other tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment. (III, IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Mechanical drives safety A. Lockout-tagout B. Personal protective equipment C. Associated electrical hazards D. Associated mechanical hazards II. Fasteners and fits A. Threaded fasteners B. Keys and keyways C. Taper locks D. Interference and clearance fits E. Principles of assembly/standards of workmanship F. Definition of torque G. Torque specification III. Drives A. Bearings 1. Types and applications 2. Installation 3. Alignment and leveling 4. Testing 5. Calculations 6. Lubrication/lubricant selection B. Couplings/Direct Drives 1. Types 2. Installation 3. Alignment and balancing 4. Speed, power and torque calculations C. Belt and pulley drives 1. Types 2. Components 3. Installation 4. Belt selection 5. Tensioning 6. Maintenance and troubleshooting 7. Speed, power, and torque calculations D. Chain drives 1. Types 2. Sprockets 3. Checking and adjusting chain tension 4. Adding and removing chain links 5. Lubrication 6. Maintenance and troubleshooting 7. Speed, power and torque calculations E. Gear drives 1. Gear types/selection 2. Installation 3. Lubrication 4. Maintenance and troubleshooting 5. Direction, speed, power, torque and backlash calculations IV. Lubrication A. Types B. Applications C. Viscosity D. Testing

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2018

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