MEC 10600 Mechanical Drives

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
Offered: F,V
This course covers vital knowledge related to mechanical drives training, such as motor mounting, key fasteners, power transmission systems, V-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Learners will study specific objectives like: methods of measuring motor shaft speed, how to calculate rotary mechanical power, the operation of a flexible jaw coupling, methods of adjusting belt tension, allowable chain sag for various applications, the function of backlash, and the alignment procedure of a sleeve coupling. Students will demonstrate this knowledge to perform hands-on lab activities reinforcing the skills discussed.