Course Descriptions

AIT 100 - Industrial Safety

1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 0 lab periods

Introductory course in workplace safety training. Includes critical safety policies, procedures, and practices that help prevent injuries and keep the workplace safe and productive.

Information: BCT 110  may be substituted for AIT 100.
  

2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety standards and electrical procedures to safely maintain industrial equipment. 

3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices of mechanical and fluid-controlled systems to safely maintain industrial equipment. 

4. Demonstrate knowledge of proper fall protection. 

5. Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for various industrial safety situations. 

6. Demonstrate the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for various industrial safety situations.

A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal and state safety requirements for the workplace.

B. Common industrial hazards per OSHA standards

1. Ergonomics

2. Laser safety

3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) arc flash

4. Confined space hazards and safety practices

C. Locate a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), interpret the information

D. Hazardous situations (i.e. apply proper procedures to the situation)

E. The process to perform a job safety analysis

F. Fuel source and selection of correct fire extinguisher class

G. Procedures to avoid oil fire hazards

H. Safely store and dispose 

1. Lubricants

2. Maintenance chemicals

II. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety standards and electrical procedures to safely maintain industrial equipment. 

A. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) test out program

1. LOTO process

2. Test to ensure a zero energy state

B. National Electrical Code (NEC) safety regulations 

C. NFPA 70E arc flash guidelines (i.e. their importance)

D. Safety procedures

1. Tightening electrical conductors and components

2. Disconnecting electrical conductors and components

3. Connecting electrical conductors and components

4. Hazards and avoiding personal contact with live electrical systems

5. Guidelines on the safe approach distances while working on electrical systems

6. Disconnecting electronic components

7. Connecting electronic components

8/.Standards to adhere to grounding safety procedures

III. Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices of mechanical and fluid-controlled systems to safely maintain industrial equipment.

A. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) test out program

1. LOTO process

2. Test to ensure a zero energy state

B. Machine guarding for mechanical power transmission systems purpose

C. Required machine guarding for fluid power systems

D. Safe procedures for removing:

1. Stored hydraulic or pneumatic energy

2. Systems with accumulators and compressed air reservoirs

E. Dangers of personal contact:

1. Pressurized hydraulic

2. Pneumatic streams

F. Guidelines to avoid contact with hot surfaces in fluid power systems

IV. Demonstrate knowledge of proper fall protection.

A. Working at heights

B. Sling ladders, scaffolding, and lifts

C. Unguarded leading edges

D. Open holes

E. Improper guardrails

F. Damaged equipment (ladders, stairs, safety equipment, etc.)

G. Slippery conditions

H. Unmarked elevation changes

V. Identify, select and demonstrate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

A. Identify and describe the four Basic Types of PPE

1. Face and Eye Protection

2. Respiratory Protection

3. Skin and Body Protection (head, foot & hand)

4. Hearing Protection

B. Select appropriate personal protective equipment per job

AIT 105 - Modern Maintenance Operations

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introductory course into the practice of modern maintenance operations. Includes correct and safe usage of maintenance tools (e.g., hand tools, power tools), measuring instrumentations (e.g., tape, caliper, micrometer) and reading various engineering documents (e.g., blueprints, flowcharts, parts diagrams). Also includes the use and conversion of units in SI and imperial. Includes basic discussion of industrial safety procedures, machine operations, troubleshooting, failure analysis, modern maintenance principles, rigging, workplace organization, and records keeping.

1. Apply knowledge of machine maintenance and operation procedures and effects on factory outputs including machine operation, safety systems, e-stops, lock-out test-out tag-out, startup, shutdown, manual functions, maintenance practices and procedures, troubleshooting methodologies, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) calculations, and measurements.
2. Describe the different documents related to maintenance operations and their responsible parties including operators manuals, exploded parts diagrams, service manuals, flowcharts, maintenance procedure, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), blueprint part and assemblies drawings with tolerances and basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
3. Demonstrate the proper use of legacy and modern tools to perform maintenance operations including rigging tools, hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools.

A. Safe machine operation for production and maintenance  

1. Safety checklist:

a. Ready/come online

b. Correct operation of safety devices

c. Check operation of machine interlocks

2. Operation scenarios

Startup

a. Emergency shutdown

b. Scheduled shutdown

c. Manual functions

3. Machine malfunction definition

4. Standard operating procedures definition

5. Machine shutdown indicators  procedures

6. Lockout process aka “Lock-out, Tag-out, Test-out”

7. Modern and legacy machine safety systems

a. Guards: physical and passive

b. Interlocks: physical and passive

8. E-stop categories: 1,2,3.

9. Monitoring machines for production performance 

10. Confirming machine operations within specifications

11. Observation of machine operation and vibration via five senses

a. Correct machine operation

b. Malfunction symptoms 

12. Evaluation of an operator’s adherence to machine procedures

13. Leaks, dirt, and loose connections

14. Measurement readings

a. Pressure gauge

b. Flowmeter

c. Fluid level

d. Temperature gauge

e. Voltage

f. Current

15. HMI for machine monitoring

16. Machine operation meets documented performance specifications 

17. Documentation of  machine operation history (manual log or computer database)

B. Machine maintenance procedures 

1. Planned and unscheduled machine maintenance procedures 

2. Total productive maintenance (TPM) 

a. Definition

b. Preventative maintenance

i. Definition

ii. Benefits

iii. limitations, 

c. Predictive maintenance

i. Definition 

ii. Benefits

iii. Limitations

d. Total company buy-in

e. Maintenance and production communication procedures 

3. Use of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

4. Work orders

a. Reading

b. Interpretation

c. Resolution

5. Autonomous maintenance

6. Elements of a comprehensive maintenance plan

7. Methods of eliminating unplanned maintenance events

8. Types of preventive, planned/unplanned, and predictive maintenance procedures and tasks

9. Contamination removal

a. Source identification

b. Removal methods

10. Predictive maintenance plan

11. Types of predictive maintenance methods and their applications using basic senses (hearing, feeling, smell, sight) and their techniques:

a. Vibration analysis

b. Thermography

c. Oil analysis

d. Acoustic analysis

e. Motor current analysis.

f. Performing predictive maintenance

C. Troubleshooting methodologies

1. Methodologies to isolate problems to a particular sub-system, part, or a piece.

a. 5-why

b. Fishbone

c. Flow charts

d. Half-split method

e. Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

f. Parts diagrams

g. Troubleshooting flow charts

2. Effective interpersonal skills

a. Production personnel

b. Vendors

c. Other colleagues

3. Effective observation and interview strategies

a. Problem validation

b. Troubleshooting strategy determination

4. Document analysis

a. Production information documents

b. Maintenance documents

c. Operation documents

5. Troubleshooting flowchart

D. Workplace organization methods

1. Toyota Production System? (TPS)

2. 5S

3. 6S

4. Lean manufacturing

5. Kizens

E. Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) calculations & measurements

II. Maintenance operations documents

A. Machine operation and maintenance documentation

1. Methods of storing machine operation and maintenance documentation 

2. Locating and interpreting documents

a. Machine operation in Manual and Auto modes 

i. Identification of safety requirements and features 

ii. Performance specifications

iii. Standard operating procedures

iv. Startup/shutdown procedures

3. Spare parts lists, vendor sources, and maintenance procedures

4. Machine operation history logs

a. Computer-based

b. Manual

c. Safety data sheets

d. Machine operating history from an HMI database

B. Machine lubrication and preventive maintenance schedules

1. Company documentation

2. Machine manufacturer documentation

C. Reading and interpreting technical drawings 

1. Line types

a. Part

b. Hidden

c. Center

d. Section

e. Breakout Section

2. Basic symbology

3. Multi-view drawings of cylindrical and prismatic shaped parts

a. 1st angle projection

b. 3rd angle projection

4. Metric and English dual dimension standards/types

5. Dimension lines for linear, circular, and angular dimensions.

6. Title blocks

7. Feature sizes using a drawing scale

8. Standard dimensional tolerance

9. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5

a. Datums, MMC, LMC

b. Feature control frames

c. Symbols, and use of: Form, Profile, Orientation, Location, Runout

10. Assembly drawings with Bill of Materials

11. Blueprints

III. Legacy and modern tools 

A. Rigging tools

1. Types of tools

2. Basic concepts and calculations of force, weight, volume, center of gravity, rated load, safety factors, and crush force

3. Rigging safety

a. Load capacity description and demonstration

b. Inspection points, defects, damage, and contamination

Corrective action

c. Proper use of eyebolts and shims for lifting parts

d. Proper containment methods to storage

4. Basic rigging components and techniques

a. Slings

b. Chains

c. Wire-ropes

d. Come-a-longs

e. Blocking

f. Hoist

g. Cranes 

5. Heavy load movement

a. Horizontal movement 

i. Rollers

ii. Come-a-longs

iii. Dolly

iv. Pry-bar

v. Truck

vi. Skates

b. Vertical movement

i. Manual and powered hoists 

ii. Chain hoist 

iii. Jacks

iv. Pry-bar

B. Hand tools

1. Threaded and non-threaded fasteners

a. Système international (SI) & Imperial (US) fasteners (bolts), washers, pins, nuts, and locking devices

i. Nomenclature 

ii. Identification by visual inspection and measurement

1. Types 

2. Length

3. Diameters (I.D., O.D., Major D., Minor D.)

4. Thread pitch

5. Thread tolerance

iii. Failure modes

iv. Construction

v. Strength

b. Force, torque, press fits,

i. Dynamic and static torques

ii. Assembly tolerances and interference fit 

c. Proper fastener selection

d. Methods to protect parts, hardware, and components during handling and storage.

2. Basic hand tool safety rules and application for use and OSHA standards  (decibel noise limits).

3. Proper use of Common Hand tools

a. Screw Divers

b. Nut Drivers

c. Hex Drivers

d. Wrenches;

i. Boxed end

ii. Open end

iii. Adjustable

iv. Ratcheting

e. Ratcheting socket wrenches

i. ¼ Drive

ii. ⅜ Drive

iii. ½ Drive 

iv. Crows Foot

f. Pliers

i. Needle nose

ii. Slip joint aka standard

iii. Tongue and groove aka adjustable pliers

iv. Locking, aka channel-lock

Safety wire twisting aka safety wire pliers

g. Clamps

i. C-clamp

ii. Trigger clamp

iii. Spring clamp

iv. Bench vice

h. Mallets

i. Cordless, electric brushless powered hand tools

i. Drills with keyless chucks and clutch settings

ii. Hex impact drivers

iii. Square drive impact drivers

iv. Legacy drills with key chucks

4. Assembling parts

a. Types

i. Threaded fasteners

ii. Washers

iii. Nuts

iv. Pins

v. Keys

vi. Clips

vii. Snap rings

viii. Roll pins

ix. Tie-wraps (safety-wire)

b. Tightening parts

i. Bolt pattern sequence correction

ii. Torque correction with click type torque wrench

C. Measurement Tools

1. Metric and inch pocket rulers and tape rulers

a. Common inch fractional scales: 

i. 64th scale

ii. 32nd scale

iii. 16th scale

iv. 8th scale

b. Common inch decimal scales

i. 64th scale

ii. 50th scale

iii. 32nd scale

iv. 16th scale

v. 10th scale

vi. 8th scale

c. Common metric decimal scales 

i. 10th scale

ii. 50th scale 

2. Metric unit conversions

a. Micrometer

b. Millimeter

c. Centimeter

d. Kilometer

e. Megameter

3. Imperial and metric unit conversions  

4. Tool selection

a. Calipers

i. Digital

ii. Analog

b. Micrometers

i. Digital

ii. Vernier (Analog)

c. Dial indicator

5. Accurate use and measurement tool concepts

a. Accurate use

i. Resolution

ii. Repeatability

iii. Error types

b. Measurement tool concepts

i. Calibration

ii. Total Indicated Run-out (TIR)

iii. Flatness

iv. Indirect measurement

v. Other features

AIT 110 - Mechanical Power Transmission Systems

1. Perform installation, alignment, tension check, and adjustment on mechanical power transmission components. 
2. Apply troubleshooting techniques to mechanical power transmission systems, including shaft couplings, chain drives, gear drives, and belt drives. 
3. Perform performance measurements and calculations for horsepower, torque and power.
4. Apply the correct lubricant to identified lubrication points on a machine according to its maintenance schedule.

1. Mechanical power system installation, alignment, and adjustment
   1. Motor mount
      1. Soft foot correction
      2. Motor leveling
   2. Measuring motor shaft speed using a tachometer
   3. Correct coupling installation
      1. Flexible
      2. Flange
      3. Grid
      4. Chain 
   4. Manufacturer’s specifications for component for proper installation, measurement, and adjustment
      1. Couplings
      2. Shaft alignment techniques
         1. Feeler gauge
         2. Straight edge
         3. Rim and face
         4. Dial indicator
         5. Laser alignment equipment
      3. V-belt drive components
         1. Sheaves and V-belts 
         2. V-belt drive and straight edge alignment 
            1. Use of tension tool
            2. Adjustable motor mount
         3. Tensioning the V-belt drive 
         4. Multi belts with match code
      4. Sprockets and chains
         1. Alignment of chain drive with straight edge
         2. Checking tension of a chain drive with straightedge and rule
         3. Tensioning a chain drive by positioning the prime mover
      5. Bushings: 
         1. Split taper
         2. QD
         3. Taper lock bushings
      6. Timing belt or HTD belt
      7. Spur gear drive and right angle gear drive
         1. Attachment to shafts
         2. Aligning gear drive using a straight edge
         3. Backlash check of gears with dial indicator
      8. Pillow block and flange block bearing
2. Troubleshooting, visual inspection, wear analysis, and malfunction identification
   1. V-belt drive
   2. Chain drive
   3. Gear drive
   4. Pillow block bearing
   5. Synchronous/timing belt
   6. Couplings
3. Horsepower, torque and power
   1. Types and functions of Dynamometers aka “Dyno”
      1. Prony brake 
      2. Electric motor/generator
      3. Water break
   2. Tool selection and application to measure motor shaft speed, horsepower, torque, and power
   3. Calculating horsepower, power, and efficiency by applying a load to a motor
   4. Mathematical calculations for horsepower, torque, gear ratios, speed, and efficiency
4. Lubrication
   1. Lubrication plan
   2. Oil and grease lubrication points 
   3. Correct lubricants given specifications and experience
   4. Safe handling and storage of lubricants
   5. Lubrication of bearings using Zerk fittings
   6. Operation of a grease gun
      1. Changing cartridges
      2. Priming
   7. Automatic lubricators
      1. Inspection
      2. Fill
   8. Lubrication oil
      1. Origins
      2. Manufacturing
      3. Grades
      4. Usage
      5. Additives 
      6. Viscosity
      7. Viscosity index
      8. Standards
   9. Lubricating grease
      1. Origins 
      2. Manufacturing 
      3. Grades 
      4. Usage 
      5. Additives
      6. Standards
   10. Purpose of vent plugs
   11. Purpose of additives, viscosity, and viscosity index
   12. Effects of over and under lubrication of bearings

AIT 115 - Hydraulic Systems

1. Interpret hydraulic schematics, including identifying schematic symbols, process flow, and operation of the components and systems.
2. Operate hydraulic systems, including the adjustment of hydraulic pressure control valves in the given hydraulic systems.
3. Perform maintenance on hydraulic components, including inspection, removal, and replacement.
4. Install components of hydraulic systems.
5. Test components of hydraulic systems.
6. Troubleshoot malfunctioning components of hydraulic systems.

1. Employ mechanical fabrication procedures.

1. Basic hydraulic schematics for operation of components/systems
   1. Basic hydraulic components 
      1. NFPA schematic symbols
      2. ISO schematic symbols
   2. Operation of circuits
      1. Single stage hydraulic directional control valves with manual and electrical operators
      2. Two stage hydraulic directional control valves with manual and electrical operators
      3. Types of spool centers: 2-position/3-position and 2/3/4 way designs
   3. Operation of hydraulic circuits 
      1. Accumulators 
      2. Pump uploading 
      3. Remote pressure control 
      4. Rapid traverse slow feed
      5. Pilot-operated check valves
   4. Interpretation of hydraulic line types on a schematic
   5. Operation of a basic hydraulic circuit given a schematic
2. Start Up/shut down of a hydraulic system
   1. Safe start up of a hydraulic power system (including pre-start inspection)
   2. Safe shut down of a hydraulic power system 
   3. Manufacturers documentation per specific application to determine correct operating pressure
   4. Reading pressure gauges
   5. Adjusting system operating pressure using a relief valve
   6. Manual valves operation to direct system flow
   7. Adjusting pressure of a pressure reducing valve
   8. Adjusting system operating pressure
   9. Pressure-flow characteristics
      1. Relief valves
      2. Direct and pilot operated
   10. Operation
       1. Double acting cylinder
       2. Motor
       3. Hydraulic sequence valve
       4. Pressure reducing valve
   11. Pressure-flow characteristics of displacement pumps
       1. Fixed
       2. Variable
   12. Pressure checks and charge accumulators
   13. Pressure versus force/torque output characteristics of cylinders and motors
   14. Using Pascal`s law to determine system pressure and volume
3. Hydraulic actuator speed 
   1. Actuator speed adjustment
      1. Needle valve
      2. Non-compensated flow control valves
      3. Compensated flow control valves
   2. Flow control valves adjustment in meter-in and meter-out configurations
   3. Measuring actuator speed
   4. Operation
      1. Needle valve 
      2. Flow control valve
      3. Compensated flow control valve
      4. Meter-in circuits
      5. Meter-out circuits
   5. Flow vs. speed characteristics of a hydraulic cylinder and a motor
   6. Calculating pump flow rate requirements given actuator speeds and sizes
   7. Calculating pump flow rate given pump size and speed
4. IV. Hydraulic filters and maximizing hydraulic fluid cleanliness
   1. Inspection of hydraulic filters
   2. Interpreting filter specifications/models to determine correct filter
   3. Manufacturer’s documentation to determine frequency of change
   4. Measuring pressure differential across a filter
   5. Replacement of filters based on pressure differential across the filter
   6. Filter removal and replacement
      1. Symptoms of a required strainer
      2. Strainer replacement
5. Hydraulic fluid
   1. Inspecting fluid levels using a level gauge
   2. Adding fluid to a hydraulic system
   3. Replacing hydraulic fluid using a filter cart
   4. Fluid inspection through sight, touch, and smell
   5. Fluid inspection for water and visible contaminants
   6. Water and contaminants removal from a hydraulic system
      1. Flushing
      2. Refilling
      3. Other 
   7. Interpreting manufacturer`s documentation to determine appropriate oil selection
   8. Fluid sampling
      1. Taking fluid sample 
      2. Submission to testing lab
   9. ISO 4406 cleanliness standards
6. VI. Connecting, adjusting, and disconnecting flexible and rigid hydraulic conductors
   1. Interpreting pipe, hose, and tubing specifications
   2. Identification of type and size of hose, tubing, and hydraulic fittings (given a sample)
   3. Safety procedures for pressure removal before disconnecting conductors
   4. Proper fitting tightening, including consequences of over-tightening
   5. Attaching and tightening hydraulic components using line wrenches
      1. Hydraulic steel tubing 
      2. Hydraulic fittings to components with threaded ports, using applicable thread sealant
      3. Hydraulic hoses and swivel fittings
      4. Hydraulic hoses and straight thread O-ring fittings
   6. Adjusting the position and alignment of conductors for proper operation
   7. How to make a hydraulic hose using barbed fittings
   8. O-rings
      1. Operation
      2. Installation
      3. Specification
7. Operation of components in a basic hydraulic linear or rotary actuator 
   1. Installing/connecting hydraulic components in basic functional circuit given a schematic
   2. Replacing subplate-mounted directional, flow, and pressure control valves in a hydraulic system
   3. Replacing a threaded port valve
   4. Mounting/aligning a hydraulic cylinder and a motor
   5. Types and applications of cylinder and motor mounting methods
   6. Analyzing the proper operation of a hydraulic system 
   7. Bleeding procedures of a hydraulic system after component replacement
8. Troubleshooting a basic hydraulic linear or rotary actuator circuit
   1. Basic components in a hydraulic circuit using in-circuit tests troubleshooting
   2. Using flow and pressure instruments to take hydraulic circuit readings during in-circuit testing
   3. Flow vs. pressure drop characteristics of components and conductors and their impact on          system operation
   4. Systematic methodologies to troubleshoot basic hydraulic circuits with linear and rotary actuators
   5. Types of failure of basic hydraulic components

AIT 120 - Pneumatic Systems

1. Interpret pneumatic schematics, including identification of schematic symbols, process flow, and operation of the components and systems.
2. Operate a pneumatic system, including adjustment of pneumatic pressure control valves in the given hydraulic systems.
3. Perform maintenance of pneumatic components, including inspection, removal, and replacement.
4. Install components of pneumatic systems.
5. Test components of pneumatic systems.
6. Troubleshoot malfunctioning components of pneumatic systems.

1. I. Interpreting schematic(s) and component symbols
   1. National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) schematic symbols
   2. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) schematic symbols
2. Operating a pneumatic system
   1. Determining/adjusting pneumatic system operating pressure using a regulator
   2. Operation of relieving and non-relieving pneumatic regulators
   3. Pressure vs. force/torque output characteristics of cylinders and motors
   4. Pascal`s law and reading system pressure
   5. Interpreting and converting air pressure units of measure
   6. Compressibility characteristics of air and their impact on system operation
   7. Operation of circuits
      1. Pneumatic directional control valves with manual and electric operators
      2. Directional control valve types
         1. Spool centers
         2. 2-position
         3. 3-position
         4. Pilot operated
         5. Cam-operated
      3. Directional valve port configurations       
   8. Reading a pressure gauge
   9. Adjusting pneumatic regulator pressure 
   10. Manufacturers’ documentation to determine correct operating pressure
   11. Operation of a branch shutoff valve to enable flow to a system branch
3. Selecting and adjusting pneumatic actuator speed using a flow control valve
   1. Operation
      1. Needle valve
      2. Flow control valve
      3. Meter-in circuits
      4. Meter-out circuits
   2. Flow vs. speed characteristics of a pneumatic cylinder and a motor
   3. Effect of system pressure on pneumatic actuator speed
   4. Adjusting actuator speed
      1. Needle valve
      2. Flow control valve
      3. Manifold mounted flow control valves
   5. Adjusting flow control valves in meter-in/meter out configurations
   6. Measuring actuator speed
4. IV. Inspecting, draining, and changing a pneumatic filter
   1. Replacing a cartridge filter
   2. When to replace a filter
      1. Inspection
      2. Pressure differential
      3. Manufacturer`s recommendations
   3. Interpreting filter specifications/models to determine correct filter
   4. Manufacturer`s documentation to determine frequency of change
   5. Operating the drain on a pneumatic filter
   6. Operating water removal systems on a pneumatic filter
   7. Recognizing symptoms of excessive water in a compressed air system
   8. Manifold types, construction and purposes
   9. Dryers types, construction and purpose
5. Inspecting, filling, and adjusting a pneumatic lubricator
   1. Manufacturers’ documentation to determine correct lubricant
   2. Proper lubricating media definition
   3. Inspecting fluid level in a lubricator
   4. Adding lubricating oil to a lubricator
   5. Setting lubrication rate on a lubricator
6. Connecting, adjusting, and disconnecting flexible and rigid pneumatic conductors
   1. Safety procedures for pressure removal before disconnecting conductors
   2. Attaching/tightening
      1. Steel tubing
         1. Various wrench types
         2. Ferrule fittings
      2. Fittings to components
         1. Threaded and unthreaded ports
         2. Appropriate wrenches 
         3. Appropriate sealant use 
         4. Appropriate O-ring use
      3. Hose fittings
         1. Wrenches and straight-thread
         2. Barb
         3. Ferrule
         4. Push-on 
   3. Position/alignment of conductors for proper operation
   4. Interpreting pipe, hose, and tubing specifications
   5. Identification of type and size of hose, tubing, and fittings (given a sample)
   6. Identification of fittings and application (given a sample) and limitations for use of each
7. Operating an air compressor
   1. Types of air compressors
   2. Calculating air consumption from a receiver given a pressure change
   3. Interpreting/converting between air flow rate units
   4. Safe start up of an air compressor system, including pre-start inspection
   5. Safe shut down and drainage of a reciprocating air compressor system
   6. Operating manual valves to direct system flow
   7. Manufacturer`s documentation to determine correct operating pressure
   8. Adjusting the cut in and cut out pressure switch for system pressure
   9. Adjusting working pressure with a regulator
8. Installation and testing of basic pneumatic linear or rotary circuits 
   1. Installing and connecting pneumatic components in basic functional circuits given a schematic
   2. Replacing subplate-mounted directional valve in a pneumatic system
   3. Replacing a threaded port valve
   4. Mounting and aligning a pneumatic cylinder or a motor 
   5. Testing a pneumatic system to determine that it is performing correctly
   6. Types of cylinder and motor mounting methods and their applications
9. Installation and testing of basic pneumatic circuits that use vacuum generators
   1. Installing and connecting a vacuum generator and vacuum cups given a schematic
   2. Interpreting vacuum units of measurement
   3. Pascal’s law in relation to vacuum
   4. Calculating lifting force of a vacuum cup given vacuum level and manufacturer`s data
   5. Common hose types, fittings, and sealants used in vacuum applications
   6. Types of vacuum systems and safeguards
10. Troubleshooting basic pneumatic linear or rotary circuits
    1. Basic components
    2. In-circuit troubleshooting tests
    3. Flow and pressure instruments to take readings during in-circuit testing
    4. Flow vs. pressure
       1. Drop characteristics of pneumatic components and conductors
       2. System operation impact
    5. Systematic methodologies
    6. Types of failures of basic pneumatic components

AIT 125 - DC and AC Components

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

An introductory course in AC and DC electric theory. Includes electric circuits using resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Also includes solenoids, relays, transformers, basic DC and AC motors, circuit protection devices, and a variety of switches.

  

1. Analyze electrical circuit diagrams by identifying circuit components, voltages, currents and power. 
2. Describe the operation of control and sensing components such as limit switches, pressure switches, float switches and proximity sensors when used as interrupters in a circuit. 
3. Demonstrate the use of a multimeter to measure voltage, current and resistance in a circuit and to troubleshoot basic electrical problems. 
4. Select circuit protection devices such as fuses, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and circuit breakers. 
5. Test circuit protection devices such as fuses, GFCI and circuit breakers. 
6. Identify the basic use of a multimeter to find basic electrical faults in components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors/solenoids, relays, transformers and electric motors.

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1. Reading and interpreting electrical circuit diagrams
   1. Fundamental electrical theory 
      1. Electric charge
      2. Resistance
      3. Electric current 
      4. Voltage
      5. Magnetism
   2. Schematic symbols
   3. Operation of components   
   4. Electrical components identification
   5. Ohm’s Law 
   6. Kirchoff’s Circuit Laws
      1. Kirchoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)
      2. Kirchoff’s Current Law (KCL)  
   7. Analysis of circuits
      1. Series circuits
         1. Resistors
         2. Capacitors
         3. Mathematical formulations and calculations
         4. Current flow
         5. Voltage drops
         6. Combinations of components in circuits
      2. Parallel circuits
         1. Resistors
         2. Capacitors
         3. Mathematical formulations and calculations
         4. Current flow
         5. Voltage drops
         6. Combinations of components in circuits
      3. Circuits with inductors
         1. Measuring inductive reactance
         2. Mathematical formulations and calculations
         3. Current flow
         4. Voltage change
         5. Combinations of components in circuits
      4. Circuits with transformers
         1. Measuring resistance
         2. Sizing
         3. Mathematical formulations and calculations
         4. Current load
         5. Voltage change
         6. Turns ratio      
2.  Sensor and switch function and application 
   1. Capacitive sensor
   2. Inductive sensor
   3. Photoelectric sensor
   4. Magnetic reed switch
   5.  Limit switch
   6. Float switch
   7. Pressure switch
3. Multimeter use for electrical measurement
   1. Voltage
   2. Current
   3. Resistance
   4. Continuity check
   5.  Clamp meters
4. Circuit protection components
   1. Fuse and circuit breaker selection in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC)
      1. Determining wire size
      2. Determining wire ampacity
   2. Fuse types and uses
   3. Fuse testing procedures
   4. Circuit breaker testing procedures
   5. Operation of Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
5. Multimeters and electrical troubleshooting
   1. Testing resistors
      1.  Rated value
      2. Opens
      3. Shorts
   2. Testing capacitors
      1. Rated value
      2. Opens
      3. Shorts
   3. Testing inductors
      1. Rated value
      2.  Opens
      3. Shorts
   4. Testing relays
      1. Coils
      2. Contacts
      3.  Function
   5. Testing solenoids
      1. Coils
      2. Function
   6. Testing transformer windings
      1. Opens
      2. Shorts
      3. Primary to secondary isolation
      4. Resistance
   7. Testing electric motor windings
      1. Opens
      2. Shorts
      3. Winding insulation resistance
6. Electric Motors
   1. DC electric motors
   2. Single phase AC motors
7. VII. Electric wiring 
   1. Wiring color code
   2. Wire gauge

AIT 130 - Maintenance Piping

1. Read and interpret piping schematics.
2. Identify and select proper materials for installation and replacement.
3. Prepare material for installation or repair of piping systems.
4. Assemble and disassemble piping systems.

1. Employ mechanical fabrication procedures.

1. Piping Schematics
   1. Components
      1. ISA schematic symbols
         1. Control valves
            1. Direction
            2. Pressure
            3. Flow
         2. Cylinders
         3. Motors
         4. Instrumentation
         5. Pumps
         6. Various types of operators
         7. Filters
      2. Piping line types and symbols
   2. Connectors and fittings specifications for processes
   3. Operation of basic piping systems (given a schematic)
2. Installation and Replacement Materials (i.e. Selection, Identification)
   1. Proper tools
   2. Piping types and size by:
      1. Schedule
      2. Material
   3. Tubing type and size by:
      1. OD/ID
      2. Material
   4. Sealants, gaskets, solder types
   5. Hoses (e.g. types and ratings)
   6. Hangers (e.g. types, uses)
   7. Identifying correct materials based on process and medium compatibility
      1. Fitting, connections
      2. Pipe or tubing
      3. Sealants, gaskets, or solder/weld
3. Preparing Materials for Installation or Repair
   1. Appropriate measurement of materials for:
      1. Cutting
      2. Bending
   2. Calculate pipe length for:
      1. Installation
      2. Repair
   3. Pipe and tubing devices
      1. Threading machines
      2. Tubing benders
      3. Cutting devices
   4. Surface preparation (for all types of connections)
   5. Measure, cut, and prepare:
      1. Iron pipes
      2. PVC or CPVC pipes
      3. Tubing
4. Assembling/Disassembling Piping Systems
   1. Support devices (for all types of pipe systems)
   2. Pipe strain and effects on equipment
   3. Proper torque (importance of)
   4. Proper installation of sealants and gaskets
   5. Remove and install:
      1. Thread pipe and fittings
      2. Tubing and fittings
      3. PCV and CPVC pipe and fittings
      4. Bolted pipe flanges

AIT 135 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication I

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of assembly and manufacture of electronics. Includes electronics safety, hand and power tool usage, measure tools, quality control/Statistical Process Control, and ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Also includes clean room procedures, electronics print reading, wiring harnesses, soldering, desoldering and rework, cleaning, prototyping, and high volume production methods.

  

2.         Use common basic hand and power tools.

3.         Demonstrate skill in various methods of soldering.

4.         Describe electronic components and their function.

5.         Explain Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and how to avoid damage caused by it.

6.         Demonstrate appropriate procedures for working in a clean room environment.

1. Electronics Safety
   1. Lockout/Tagout
   2. Personal Protective Equipment
   3. Associated hazards for electrical/electronic work
      1. Electric shock/burns
      2. Striking by moving/flying objects
      3. Lifting
      4. Chemical/hazardous materials/MSDS
      5. Fire
   4. Grounding, insulated tools, ground fault circuit interrupt protection
   5. Emergency response and first aid
2. Electronic Components
   1. Resistors
   2. Inductors and capacitors
   3. Diodes and transistors
   4. Semiconductor devices
   5. Microprocessors/microcontrollers
   6. Transformers and power supplies
   7. Circuit protection
   8. Connectors and terminals
3. Electronics Prints/Schematic Reading
   1. General print principles
   2. Electrical and electronic schematics
      1. Symbols
      2. Connections
      3. Layouts
      4. Example schematics of common devices
4. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Product and Component Handling
   1. Definitions
   2. Why it matters
   3. Prevention equipment and methods
   4. Electronics packaging
   5. Handling
5. Cleanroom Procedures
   1. Description
   2. Classes of cleanroom, when and how used
   3. Acceptable and restricted/prohibited materials
   4. Attire and proper methods for putting on and removing
6. Hand and Power Tools Used in Electronic/Electrical Assembly
   1. Common tools
   2. Proper use and care
   3. Safety considerations
7. Soldering
   1. Manual soldering
      1. Solders, fluxes
      2. Soldering equipment
      3. Through hole
      4. Surface mount
   2. Automated soldering
      1. Wave
      2. Dip
      3. Robotic
8. Desoldering and Rework
   1. Tools
   2. Methods
9. Assembly Cleaning
10. Prototyping
    1. Bread boards
    2. Prototyping
    3. Perfboard and solder
    4. Generic printed circuit board
    5. “Dead Bug”
    6. Custom printed circuit board

AIT 205 - Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introductory course in AC and DC power electronic theory. Includes power supplies, power conditioning, solid-state power devices, and power control circuits. Also includes proximity sensors, analog thermal sensors, control feedback loops, and the setup and operation of VFDs.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 125  

1. Evaluate discrete electronic components such as diodes, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors (FETs), silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). 
2. Install discrete electronic components such as diodes, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors (FETs), silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). 
3. Test the operation of discrete electronic components such as diodes, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors (FETs), silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). 
4. Install solid-state alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) relays. 
5. Test solid-state AC and DC relays. 
6. Install discrete and analog sensors. 
7. Adjust discrete and analog sensors. 
8. Test discrete and analog sensors. 
9. Install a VFD motor drive system. 
10. Operate a VFD motor drive system.

1. Discrete electronic components

   1. Operations of diodes
      1. Positive/Negative (PN) junction diodes
      2. Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
      3. Zener diodes
      4. Voltage regulators
   2. Half wave and full-wave rectifiers
   3. Capacitive, inductive, and resistive power filters
   4. Operations of transistors and rectifiers
      1. Bipolar
      2. Field-effect transistors (FET)
      3. Silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs)
   5. Operation of linear and switching power supplies
      1. Connecting
      2. Testing
      3. Measuring output    

2. Solid-state discrete and analog relays

      A. Sourcing and sinking circuits

      B. Installing

      C. Testing

      D. Operation 

      E. Failures

      F. Styles

      G. Mountings

      H. Schematic symbols 

      I. Specifications

3. Discrete and analog sensors 

     A. Installing

     B. Testing and adjusting output signals

         1. Proximity sensors

         2. Analog thermal sensors

     C. Interpreting specifications

         1. Discrete sensors 

         2. Analog sensors

4. VFD motor drive system

     A. Theories of operation with motor control

     B. Function and use of common parameters

     C. Alarms

           1. Diagnosis

           2. Priority

     D. Grounding ring

         1. Purpose

         2. Proper installation

     E. Connections and operation

         1. With AC motor

         2. With relay control circuit

     F. Using an onboard Human Interface Module (HIM)

AIT 210 - Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Troubleshooting

1. Identify the components of a PLC, the principles of PLC operation, and the main PLC applications.
2. Demonstrate the ability to transfer programs to and from a PLC. 
3. Develop simple PLC ladder logic programs to demonstrate the use of instructions, such as relay, branch, counters, timers, and logic instructions. 
4. Install and test a PLC.  
5. Connect an HMI to a PLC. 
6. Troubleshoot PLC field device components and system issues by interpreting PLC programs and hardware failures.

1. PLC basics
   1. Basic operation of a PLC
   2. Basic operation and navigation of PC software for PLCs
   3. Nomenclature for PLC components and program file elements
   4. Wiring
      1. Power
      2. Input/output (I/O)
      3. PLC network operations 
      4. Identification of devices on a PLC network
   5. Ladder logic
      1. Use
      2. Importance of comments
   6. PLC modes
      1. Types
      2. Mode changes
   7. Transferring programs between PC and PLC
      1. Serial
      2. USB
      3. Ethernet connection
   8. Installing and configuring a PLC and its components
2. PLC ladder logic programs
   1. PC software, PLC program, and reviewing files
   2. Developing PLC programs 
      1. Internal and external contacts (XIC, XIO, OTE)
      2. Timers
      3. Counters
      4. Non-retentive output coils
      5. Internal coils
      6. Subroutines
      7. Conditional commands
      8. Math commands
   3. PLC I/O diagram interpretation
   4. I/O device identification by memory address
   5. Function of analog I/O card
   6. Address scheme of a PLC
   7. G Interpreting control/sequence PLC programs
      1. Electric motors
      2. Fluid power systems
   8. Operating PLC programs
3. Basic Human Machine Interface (HMI)
   1. Connecting and transferring HMI programs using a PC
   2. Configuring an HMI to a PLC 
      1. Via network
      2. Via direct connection
   3. Viewing data from HMI panel
   4. HMI screen navigation
      1. Touchscreen
      2. Function keys
   5. Using HMI to interpret system operation 
4. Troubleshooting a PLC system
   1. PLC component failures
   2. Program version control
   3. Common troubleshooting methodologies 
   4. Using HMI to troubleshoot a PLC-controlled machine
   5. Troubleshooting an HMI on a PLC-controlled machine
   6. Tuning the performance of PLC-controlled machine
      1. Mechanical adjustments
      2. Electrical adjustments
      3. Software adjustments
   7. Optimizing systems

AIT 215 - Process Control Systems

1. Interpret process control system documentation, including identifying components on a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), instrument tag, and instrument index. 
2. Complete setup of analog sensors and signal conditioning equipment. 
3. Adjust analog sensors and signal conditioning equipment. 
4. Test analog sensors and signal conditioning equipment. 
5. Complete setup of pneumatic proportional valves and I/P transmitters. 
6. Adjust pneumatic proportional valves and I/P transmitters. 
7. Test pneumatic proportional valves and I/P transmitters. 
8. Build a process signal loop system.

1. Interpreting process control system documentation
   1. Components identification 
      1. Instrumentation of Symbols and Identification (ISA)
      2. Components on a P&ID diagram
      3. Components on an instrument tag and instrument index
   2. Operation of a process control system given a P&ID diagram
   3. Components on a P&ID diagram identification given their instrument tags
   4. Instrument data interpretation given an instrument list
2. II. Analog sensors and signal conditioning equipment
   1. Preparation and testing analog sensors
   2. Preparation and testing signal conditioning equipment
   3. Operation of current-output and voltage-output signal sensors
   4. Operation of signal conditions for analog sensors
   5. Operation of various transmitter types
   6. Analog sensors 
      1. Types
      2. Specifications
      3. Selection
   7. Units of measurement variables
      1. Raw data units
      2. Raw data conversions
   8. Commissioning
      1. Connecting sensors
      2. Testing sensors
      3. Calibrating
      4. Span
      5. Zero-point adjustments
   9. Failure types
3. Pneumatic proportional valves and I/P transmitters
   1. Current-output and voltage-output of signal final control elements
   2. I/P converters operation
   3. Pneumatic proportional valves (2-way and 3-way)
      1. Identification of pneumatic proportional valves
      2. Operation of pneumatic proportional valves
      3. Testing of of pneumatic proportional valves
   4. Commissioning
      1. Connecting
      2. Testing
      3. Calibrating
      4. Span
      5. Zero-point adjustments
4. Building a basic process signal loop system 
   1. Multiple Loop and Single loop process control
   2. System component selection
   3. Creation of a P&ID 
   4. Commissioning 
      1. Connecting
      2. Setup
      3. Tuning
      4. Operation
5. Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) variables for a process control application
   1. Theory
   2. Application
   3. Adjustment/tuning on a controller

AIT 225 - Industrial Motors and Motor Controls

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

An introductory course in DC, single-phase AC, and 3-phase AC electric motors and motor control circuits. Includes motor control circuit components, motor control circuit applications, sequence circuits, and timer circuits. 

Prerequisite(s): AIT 125  
  

1. Install DC, single-phase AC, and 3-phase AC electric motors. 
2. Test DC, single-phase AC, and 3-phase AC electric motors. 
3. Interpret electric motor control component symbols and motor control circuit diagrams/schematics.  
4. Describe motor control circuit components, such as contactors, manual starters, control relays, auxiliary contacts and overloads.
5. Install motor control circuit components, such as contactors, manual starters, control relays, auxiliary contacts and overloads.
6. Troubleshoot electrical motor control circuit faults. 

   A. Installing DC and AC electric motors to a manual switch (given a power schematic)

   B. Operation of a DC and AC electric motors

   C. Operation of DC motor configurations (e.g. compound, series, shunt)

   D. DC and AC motor specifications interpretations

   E. DC and AC motor nameplate interpretation

   F. Multimeter and mega-ohmmeter (megger) to test a DC and AC motor

   G. Operation of a DC motor speed controller (its function/purpose)

   H. Function of a motor brake 

   I.  Operation and function of a bearing grounding ring

   J. How to select an AC motor overload

  K. Descriptions and calculations of synchronous motor speed, types of motor torque, horsepower, kilowatts, apparent power, true power, motor slip, motor efficiency and operational cost analysis

  L. Power factors and power factor corrections

II. Interpret electric motor control component symbols and motor control circuit 

 schematic diagrams.

   A. Interpret ladder and wiring diagrams

   B. Types of basic electrical relay components and electric motors

   C. Schematic and wiring diagrams including, labels, electrical symbols and connections

III. Describe the operation of and install motor control circuit components, such as contactors, manual starters, control relays, auxiliary contacts, and overloads

1. Explain what an electric motor control circuit is and how it functions.
2. Install and operate the following circuits
   1. Manual motor starters
   2. Basic machine control 
   3. Magnetic motor control
   4. Reversing motor 
   5. Sequence
   6. Timers

IV. Troubleshooting 

1. Electrical motor relay control circuit fault
2. Basic electrical relay components and electric motors
3. Basic electrical components in an electrical relay control circuit using in-circuit tests
4. Multimeter to take electrical circuit readings during in-circuit testing
5. Systematic methodology for electrical relay control circuits with AC and DC motors with various symptoms

AIT 235 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication II

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Continuation of AIT 135 . Fundamental principles of creating electronic prototypes, wire and cable termination, electronics safety, and wiring harness assembly. Includes fabrication of electronics enclosures, electrical control systems, and electronic control systems. Also includes checking torque applied to fasteners used in electrical and electronic systems.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 135  
  

2.         Differentiate between various prototyping methods and their appropriate application.

3.         Demonstrate effective wire/cable termination and wiring harness assembly.

4.         Apply appropriate electronics enclosure fabrication procedures.

5.         Fabricate electrical/electronic control systems that meet applicable standards.

6.         Test fastener torque using various tools.

1. Electronics, Electrical and Fabrication Safety Review
   1. Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective Equipment
   2. Associated hazards for electrical/electronic work
      1. Electric shock/burns
      2. Striking by moving/flying objects
      3. Lifting
      4. Chemical/hazardous materials/MSDS
      5. Fire
   3. Grounding, insulated tools, ground fault circuit interruption protection
   4. Emergency response and first aid
2. Prototyping
   1. Perfboard and solder
   2. Generic printed circuit board
   3. “Dead Bug”
   4. Custom printed circuit board
   5. Wire wrap
3. Wire Termination and Wiring Harnesses
   1. Terminal and plug types
   2. Installing terminals and plugs
   3. Assembly
   4. Testing
   5. Troubleshooting and repair
4. Enclosure Fabrication
   1. Design
   2. Measurement and layout tools
   3. Fabrication techniques
   4. Layout
   5. Projects
5. Electrical and Electronic Control System Fabrication
   1. Component layout
   2. Raceway/wire routing
   3. Mounting internal and front panel components
   4. Wiring connection and termination
   5. Testing and troubleshooting
6. Torque
   1. Principles of fasteners and effects of torque on threaded fasteners
   2. Torque theory
   3. Mechanical torque devices
   4. Electronic torque devices

AIT 250 - Automated Industrial Technology Capstone

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

An examination of the integration of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, piping, electronic control, and process control systems. Experience in designing, building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing such integrated systems will be gained.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 225  or concurrent enrollment.

2.         Program a stepper motor.

3.         Adjust various pneumatic and electric actuators.

4.         Create designs that integrate mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic, piping, electronic control, and process control systems.

5.         Determine the problem(s) to be resolved by a project; and analyze and correct design flaw(s).

2.         Connect automated manufacturing stations to function in unison.

3.         Effectively create all necessary documentation for a project.

4.         Fabricate, test, and evaluate prototypes of designs.

1. Safety (review)
   1. Lockout/Tagout
   2. Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical system hazards
   3. Housekeeping considerations
2. Automation Operations
   1. Introduction to mechatronics
   2. Control system principles
   3. Machine operation
3. Component Adjustment
   1. Manual station operation
   2. Pneumatic/electric pick and place actuators
   3. Sensors
4. Pick and Place Feeding Station
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
5. Gauging
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
6. Indexing
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
   5. Stepper motor programming
7. Sorting and Queuing
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
8. Servo Robotic Assembly
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Module sequencing
   4. Station sequencing
9. Torquing
   1. Station operation
   2. Station component adjustment
   3. Torque adjustment           
   4. Module sequencing
   5. Station sequencing
10. Parts Storage
    1. Station operation
    2. Station component adjustment
    3. Module sequencing
    4. Station sequencing
11. Multiple Station Control
    1. Discrete I/O handshaking
    2. System startup/halt
    3. System stop/reset
    4. FMS programming
12. Capstone Project
    1. Problem identification
    2. Researching and documenting information
13. Methods of Recording
14. Protecting Information From Loss and Tampering
    1. Design process
       1. Idea generation (i.e. brainstorming and researching ways similar problems have been solved)
       2. Idea screening methods
       3. Testing ideas against customer requirements
    2. Common pitfalls in the design process
    3. Determining specifications
    4. Prototypes and their creation
    5. Iterative testing and redesign to improve a design
    6. Continuous improvement

AIT 260 - Manufacturing Mechanics

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of the application, installation, lubrication, and maintenance of plain, ball and roller bearings. Includes an exploration of gaskets and seals, gear drives, brakes and clutches, linear ball brushings, and ball screw drives.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 110  
  

2.         Choose appropriate types of bearings, brakes, clutches, gaskets, and seals for mechanical function.

3.         Recommend appropriate installation and maintenance procedures.

1. Plain Bearings
   1. Solid plain bearings
   2. Lubrication
   3. Selection
   4. Maintenance and selection
2. Ball Bearings
   1. Introduction to antifriction bearings
   2. Identification
   3. Mechanical bearing installation
   4. Temperature bearing installation
3. Roller Bearings
   1. Identification
   2. Mechanical installation
   3. Temperature installation
   4. Applications
4. Antifriction Bearing Selection and Maintenance
   1. Angular-contact bearings
   2. Bearing lubrication
   3. Selection
   4. Maintenance/troubleshooting
5. Gaskets and Seals
   1. Gaskets
   2. O-ring seals
   3. Lip seals
   4. Mechanical seals
   5. Seal maintenance and selection   
6. Advanced Gear Drives
   1. Helical gear drives
   2. Right angle gear drives
   3. Speed reducers
   4. Speed reducer maintenance       
7. Gear Drive Selection and Maintenance
   1. Selection
   2. Lubrication
   3. Maintenance and troubleshooting
8. Brakes and Clutches
   1. Brake and clutch concepts
   2. Brakes
   3. Friction clutches
   4. Cam clutches
9. Brake/Clutch Selection and Maintenance
   1. Brake/clutch combinations
   2. Selection
   3. Maintenance
10. Linear Ball Bushings
    1. Linear drives
    2. Applications
    3. Identification
    4. Maintenance and selection
11. Ball Screw Drives
    1. Operation
    2. Applications
    3. Identification
    4. Selection and maintenance

AIT 270 - Robotics I

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of working safely with robots, and applications of and trends in industrial robotics. Includes types of robots, axes and coordinate systems, programming and operating robots. Also includes end effectors, and collaborative robots.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 100  and AIT 105  
  

2.         Analyze applications and trends in industrial robotics.

3.         Compare various robot, axes and coordinate types and systems.

4.         Develop an industrial robot program to perform a specified task.

5.         Identify various end effectors.

1. Definition of a Robot
2. Robotics Safety
   1. Work spaces
   2. Physical barriers and interlocks
   3. Avoiding collision paths
   4. Lock Out/Tag Out
3. Applications of Industrial Robots
   1. Material handling
   2. Loading and unloading machines
   3. Painting
   4. Welding, soldering, and adhesive application
   5. Assembly
   6. Picking (Warehousing)
4. Trends in Robots
   1. Traditional robots
   2. Collaborative robots
   3. Use of vision systems
   4. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
   5. Industry 4.0, IoT, Smart Factories
5. Types of Robots and Axes
   1. Definition of an axis
   2. Articulated (Arm)
   3. Cartesian (Gantry)
   4. Polar
   5. Cylindrical
   6. SCARA
   7. Delta

AIT 275 - Robotics II

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Continuation of AIT 275. Fundamental principles of working safely with robots; robot auxiliary, subsystems, and components. Also includes robot maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and a basic robot design project.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 270  

2.         Analyze various robotic subsystems and components.

3.         Troubleshoot maintenance and repair issues on a robot.

4.         Design a rudimentary, functional robot.

1. Robotics Safety Review
2. Robot Vision
   1. 1, 2, and 3 Dimensions
   2. Line scan
   3. Area scan
3. Robot Subsystems and Components
   1. Structure
   2. Joints/Articulation
   3. Mechanical drive systems
   4. Servo and stepper motors
   5. Controllers
   6. Teach pendants
   7. Enclosures
   8. End effectors
4. Maintenance
   1. Preventative
      1. Cleaning
      2. Lubrication
   2. Predictive
   3. Controller
   4. Electrical
   5. Structural
   6. Mechanical
   7. Safety
5. Robot Troubleshooting
   1. Principles and methods
   2. Common problems
6. Repair
   1. Disassembly
   2. Component repair
   3. Component replacement
   4. Reassembly   
7. Design and Build        
8. Machine Learning

AIT 280 - Industry 4.0 and Industrial Control Systems

1. Identify industry 4.0 system components and their functions.
2. Describe the major elements of SCADA, CPS, DCS, and IOT.
3. Describe the media, technology, and configuration of industrial networks.
4. Configure a cloud-based maintenance notification system.
5. Configure SCADA based system.
6. Integrate Industry 4.0 data acquisition capabilities to an existing industrial system.
7. Implement system improvement based upon Industry 4.0 information.

1. Industry 4.0 components and their functions
   1. Advanced manufacturing
   2. Emerging technologies
      1. Additive
      2. NANO
      3. Lightweight
      4. Other
   3. Related Principles
      1. Internet of Things (IOT)
      2. Industry 4.0
      3. Smart Factories
      4. Digital Twin
      5. Digital Shadow
      6. Smart Maintenance 
   4. 5 Layer Automation Pyramid
      1. Layer 1-Sensors, actuators, and hardware
         1. Types
         2. Hardware and fastening aspects
         3. Applications
      2. Layer 2-Local control devices and data collection devices
         1. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)        
         2. Remote terminal units (RTU)
         3. Human Machine Interface (HMI)
         4. Proportional Integral Derivative controllers (PID)
      3. Layer 3-Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
         1. Definition
         2. Common components and structures
         3. Software
            1. Types
            2. Programming   
      4. Layer 4-Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
      5. Layer 5-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)  
2. Types of automation
   1. Automation and software used in Industry 4.0
   2. Basic function and application of PLC, Robots, Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
   3. Robot types and their applications
3. Industrial networks
   1. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) seven layer model
   2. Cabling and other media
   3. Topologies
   4. Speed 
   5. Reliability
   6. Security
4. Configuring a cloud-based maintenance notification system
   1. Maintenance notification using a mobile device
   2. View production data
5. Configuring SCADA based system
6. System improvement based upon Industry 4.0 information
   1. Types of manufacturing waste in an advanced manufacturing plant
   2. 5S process
   3. Lean Manufacturing
   4. Process improvement project

AIT 285 - Sensors and Data Acquisition

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introductory course in sensors and data acquisition. Includes sensor types, function, installation, adjustment, and maintenance. Also includes a brief overview of sensor signal conditioning, data acquisition configuration, chart recorder operation, and data storage.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 215  
  

1. Describe the operation, function, and application of different types of sensors.
2. Install sensors on a system.
3. Adjust sensor sensitivity.
4. Perform sensor signal transducer scaling.
5. Install data acquisition equipment.
6. Configure data acquisition equipment.
7. Operate data acquisition equipment.

1. Purposes of sensors
2. Sensor types 
   1. Common
      1. Pressure
      2. Temperature
      3. Flow
      4. Level
   2. Other
      1. Strain
      2. Radiation
      3. Voltage and current
      4. Position-angular and linear
      5. Proximity
      6. Inductance
      7. Conductivity
      8. PH
      9. Photo
      10. Switches
3. Principles of operation
   1. Syncing/sourcing
   2. Physical property
   3. Function
   4. Installation
   5. Maintenance
4. Transmitters
   1. Signal conditioning       
   2. Transducers
5. Introduction to data acquisition
   1. Introduction to chart recorders
   2. Digital chart recorder menu navigation
   3. Digital chart recorder configuration
6. Thermal sensors
   1. Voltage, current, and ohm applications
   2. Thermocouple applications
   3. Resistance Transducer Device (RTD) applications
   4. Thermistors

7. Managing chart recorder data

   1. Chart recorder display formats
   2. Continuous logging
   3. Digital chart recorder data transfer 
   4. Alarms   

AIT 291 - Automated Industrial Technology Internship

3 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

Supervised work experience in production environments. Includes experiences in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of production environment and specific manufacturing processes. Also includes experiences in problem solving; working as a team; soft skills; time and resource management; and exposure to specific manufacturing processes.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 225  or concurrent enrollment.

2.           Assess and report own professional growth over the course of the class.

3.           Identify opportunities for continuing growth.

4.           Allocate time, material, and other resources effectively.

5.           Explain and evaluate manufacturing processes used at a manufacturing facility; and create solutions to identified problems

A.        Attitude

B.        Appearance

1.     Hygiene

2.     Proper attire

C.        Commitment to continuing learning

D.        Punctuality/Dependability

E.        Working safely

F.        Communication

G.        Working in a team

II.           Professional Growth

A.        Self pre-assessment  

1.     Identifying strengths & opportunities for growth

2.     Setting goals and creating plans to reach achieve those goals

B.        Self post-assessment

1.     Identifying successes and opportunities for further growth

2.     Resources to help achieve that growth

III.         Time and Resource Management

A.        Identifying and prioritizing tasks and responsibilities

B.        Evaluating time and other resources available

C.        Analyzing wastes of time and resource

D.        Creation and execution of plans to reduce those wastes

E.        Measuring success of those plans

IV.         Manufacturing Processes

A.        Identification and evaluation of manufacturing processes in use

B.        Analyzing effectiveness existing processes

C.        Determining suitability of alternative processes

D.        Apply quality control concepts and formulate potential improvements

E.        Examine continuous improvement opportunities

V.          Diagnosing Problems and Determining Solutions

A.        Systems thinking

B.        Troubleshooting methodologies

C.        Determining solutions