Introduction to Industrial & Facilities Maintenance
Course Number: IIM-103
Course Description:
Learn the basic skills needed to work in industrial & facilities maintenance. Become proficient in reading a Vernier caliper and micrometer. Learn to read a cut-away drawing. Identify screw threads and pitches (metric and SAE). Drill and tap holes. Thread and assemble pipe. Accomplish machinery layout and leveling. Use a hydraulic press. Make a sketch. Learn how to install of bearing, sprockets, V-belts, sheaves and couplings, Practice installing a pillow block bearing and a flange bearing. Lubrication techniques for oil and grease. Make and use pump packing and learn to cut gaskets. Sensible personal safety procedures, LOTO instructions and use of MSDS & SDS sheets will be covered. We use the Audel Millwright and Mechanics Guide text for this course—written by Thomas B. Davis—a member of our training staff.
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Each student will receive class books, work activity sheets, self-test progress evaluations, as well as questions from the instructor to make sure they understand the material presented. It is expected that an attendee will leave the class with the basic knowledge of the subject and possess new-found skills to better equip them when they return to their job. A certificate suitable for framing will be issued to each attendee who successfully completes the course.
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Hands-on activities:
40% hands-on activities
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Free Materials included:
AUDEL Millwrights and Mechanics Guide ($80 value)
0-1” Micrometers ($54 value)
6” Bearing ID Scale ($11 value)
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3-day course: $1395 per person​
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Course Syllabus
SHOP TOOLS
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Precision leveling
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Shim calculation
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Baseplate leveling
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Starrett Chart
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Dial indication
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Use of fractional scale
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Measuring using outside & inside calipers
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Vernier calipers
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Vernier micrometers
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Screw pitch gauge (drill and tap a hole)
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Taper gauge and feeler gauges
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Basic hand tools and safety
BEARINGS & SHAFTING
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Bearing types
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Bearing series numbering
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Bearing identification
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Shaft seat measurement
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Using a cone heater to install a bearing
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Check for TIR
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Common fits for assembly
V-BELTS & SHEAVES
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Flat belts
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Common and narrow V-belts
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Determining belt size
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Checking a belt and alignment
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Sheave groove inspection
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Use of a V-belt tension tester
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Percent elongation method
FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS
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Rigid and flexible couplings
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Grid couplings
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Elastomeric couplings
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Metallic couplings
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What are the best couplings to use
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Coupling alignment (Rough and Precision)
USE OF A STROBE LIGHT FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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Determination of RPM
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Slow motion study of rotating equipment
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Strobe inspection of shafting, couplings, and belts
SIMPLE VIBRATION MEASUREMENT
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Use of a simple vibration instrument to determine
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Machinery condition
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Conditions of unbalance, looseness or misalignment
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Corrections of machinery faults
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Early determination of a bad bearing
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Checking for misalignment
THERMAL MEASUREMENT
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Checking electric motor insulation
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Checking for bearing overheating IR measurement and what it means
ADDITIONAL TOPICS & ACTIVITIES
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Use of the shop hydraulic or arbor press
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Learning to make simple shop calculations
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English system of measurement vs. Metric system
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Common sizes of materials
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Thermal expansion to remove or install components
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Feeler gauges and taper gauges
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Temperature measurement Fahrenheit and Celsius
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Centrifugal pumps and electric motor troubleshooting
Course Pictures
Drilling and Tapping:
Shop Balancing:
Bearing Installation:
Removing a Bearing:
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Leveling a Machine:
