Mechanical Technology
Basic Technical Skills
This course introduces students to the basic hands-on technical skills required for skilled trades, manufacturing and other advanced technology trades. Students receive instruction in use of hand and power tools, operation of equipment, use of English and Metric measurement instruments, use of precision measuring instruments, as well as, basic heating, bending and cutting.
Industrial Robotics
This course provides an in-depth look into the field of robotics. The specific types of robots, their function and their impact on the way the world does business will be discussed. A brief history of the robot, and automation will be discussed starting with a simple wind-up toy robot up to and including developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The course will address the impact that programmable automation and the application of robotics is having on the worker, the workplace and society in general. Changes in manufacturing, production and the planning processes will also be examined. Fundamental robot design, classification, configuration and programing will be examined in order to implement the proper robotic systems needed for specific manufacturing tasks. The course includes hands-on experience in the construction, programming and operation of multiple types of robots and automated equipment.
Fluid Power and Controls
This course provides a study of the basic principles of industrial fluid mechanics hydraulics and pneumatics. Types of fluid, their condition and use in transmitting power throughout various circuits are addressed. Pumps and compressors, conductors, circuit components, application and control are also topics of coverage. Characteristics such as flow, pressure/vacuum, force, temperature, torque, speed, horsepower, efficiency, fluid and system conditioning, as well as component and circuit performance will be addressed. System design, component specifications and selection, will be examined also. Pilot and electromechanical control system features will be discussed and investigated. Instructional emphasis is placed on the relevant theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
Technical Mechanics
This course provides students with the concepts and skills required to apply the principles of mechanics for the solution of problems commonly encountered in the fields of drafting and design mechanical and automated manufacturing and robotics technologies.
Fluid Mechanics
This course provides a study of the basic principles of industrial fluid mechanics and pneumatics. Included are topics related to types of fluid and their use to transmit power throughout various circuits, together with pumps and compressors, circuit components, their application and control will be investigated. Characteristics such as flow, pressure/vacuum, force, temperature, torque, speed, horsepower, efficiency, fluid and system conditioning, as well as component and circuit performance will be addressed. System design, component specifications and selection, will be examined. Pilot and electromechanical control system features will be discussed and investigated. Instructional emphasis is placed on the relevant theoretical and practical aspects of the subject matter.
