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Reviews flexible system electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles. Provides opportunities to plan and prepare for constructing and operating an actual flexible automated system. Topics include: electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems; and flexible manufacturing system planning and preparation.
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Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Systems |
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Flexible Manufacturing System Planning and Preparation |
D. Lab |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Credit |
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Prerequisite: |
AMF 115 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS |
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Electrical systems maintenance and repair |
Replace fuses. |
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Reset circuit breaker after overload. |
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Remove electrical overloads. |
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Troubleshoot electrical control components. |
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Change rotation of 3-phase electric motor. |
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Replace faulty electrical cords and plugs. |
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Replace electric motor brushes. |
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Lubricate electric motor. |
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Install or replace electric motor. |
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Clean electric motor. |
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Replace defective relay. |
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Verify electrical sensor operation. |
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Verify motor starter circuit. |
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Verify electric motor operation. |
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Verify thermostat operation. |
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Verify power supply operation. |
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Determine electrical problems using available test equipment. |
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Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques. |
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Interpret control diagrams for electrical systems using test and measurement equipment. |
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Electronic control systems maintenance and repair |
Verify servo amplifier operation. |
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Insure that environmental conditions are met. |
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Verify servo motor control circuits. |
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Verify terminal device operation. |
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Troubleshoot communications links. |
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Troubleshoot printed circuit board. |
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Calibrate position feedback device. |
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Troubleshoot position device. |
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Troubleshoot robot controller. |
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Perform electrical adjustments on servo power amplifiers. |
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Determine problem using available troubleshooting techniques |
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Interpret control diagrams for electronic systems. |
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Diagnose malfunctions of electronic systems using test and measurement equipment. |
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Interchange different open-loop controllers between systems. |
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Adjust control system feedback loops |
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Analyze specifications. |
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Compute Plan layout operations.layout dimensions. |
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Calculate reference points. |
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Calculate angles from reference points. |
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Calculate arcs from reference points. |
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Calculate locations from reference point. |
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Verify workpiece specifications. |
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Lay out reference points. |
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Lay out angles, arcs, and locations from reference point. |
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Label workpiece. |
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Perform semi-precision layouts from blueprints. |
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Verify layouts. |
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FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM PLANNING AND PREPARATION |
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Prepare technical reports including charts, graphs, status reports, project summary, and manuals. |
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Make oral presentations. |
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Interface with vendors. |
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Demonstrate equipment. |
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Train others in use of automated system equipment. |
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Clean and Clean and store hand tools, cutters, fixtures, jigs, and attachments, maintain work area and leave in safe condition. |
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Complete time cards. |
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Complete job status reports |
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Read job orders and process sheets to determine tooling and set up information. |
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Determine basic maintenance procedures using manuals. |
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Interpret color codes, numbering systems, and classification systems of materials (i.e., AISI, SAE). |
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Select material for jobs. |
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Identify metals using the spark test. |
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Identify metals using a variety of tests |
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Identify nonmetallic materials. |
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Develop programmed instructions from blueprint. |
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Develop programmed instructions from piece part. |
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Draw sketch of desired workpiece. |
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Select a manual or computer-assisted program. |
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Choose machine tools for part. |
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Select tools and holders. |
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Select spindle speed. |
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Select feed rate for axis travel. |
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Position workpiece in relation to machine axis. |
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Determine absolute or incremental mode. |
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Compute polar/rectangular coordinates |
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Compute workpiece geometry. |
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Verify cutter path. |
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Plot program. |
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Depict part graphically. |
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Define cutter path. |
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Operate a post processor. |
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Write the post processor. |
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Program a tool change procedure. |
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Prepare operator instructions for piece part. |
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Prepare tape. |
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Select canned cycles. |
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Program restart points. |
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Write a manual program. |
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Program with purchased software. |
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Design special fixtures for custom jobs. |
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Design clamps and holders for custom jobs. |
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Write a Enter a tool offset.manual complex contouring program. |
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Enter a tool length compensation. |
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Repair broken tapes. |
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Update programs from engineering changes. |
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Determine job priorities. |
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Schedule programs. |
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Schedule heat-treated materials. |
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Schedule secondary processes. |
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Schedule plating. |
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Suggested Resources |
Specific machine programming and operating manuals.