Industrial Mechanical (Metric)
- Basic Physics – Build a solid foundation for the course by understanding the physics principles that govern mechanical power transmissions: energy, torque, horsepower, current, voltage, andmore. Examine the laws that form the concepts behind these physical properties
- Linear Actuators – Understand how linear actuators convert rotational motion into linear motion and the operations that surround this conversion
- Clutches – Explore different types of clutches, including various components, differences and similarities, capabilities, and proper application within mechanical power transmission systems
- Brakes – Analyze the four types of brakes, their differences and similarities, their capabilities, and their proper application within mechanical power transmission systems
- Clutch/Brake Combinations – Based on your understanding of clutches and brakes, this module presents additional information about the different types of clutch/brake combinations
- Bearings – Understand the purpose and terminology of bearings and where they are used within mechanical power transmissions
- Gears – Examine the different kinds of gears, how they operate, and where they are best used to transmit power
- Drives – Observe the different types of belt and chain drives, how they are designed, and their basic theory of operation
- Couplings – Explore the correct usage and applications of couplings, and the different types, functions, and features of these critical components of mechanical power transmissions