Mechanical

Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics

$1,750.00

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Course Description

This course is designed for those who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of industrial hydraulic systems. Also, those who simply wish to acquire a basic knowledge of hydraulic systems will benefit from this course.

Basic hydraulic principles and laws will be covered, along with detailed descriptions of the theory and operation of all essential components.

Hands on exercises will be conducted using industrial grade equipment. Various pumps will be discussed including power requirements to drive these pumps.

Detailed maintenance practices directed to promote reliable equipment service is part of the presentation.  Troubleshooting and construction of basic systems are incorporated in the lab exercises.

TOTAL HOURS 32

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Basic Machine Alignment

$1,150.00

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Course Description

This course presents the basics of Machine Alignment.  Assessments, Tools, and Field Exercises are included in the curriculum.

Upon completion, the student should be able to: discuss why alignment is beneficial, read and interpret measuring instruments, describe a soft foot, make shim size calculations, demonstrate straight edge alignment techniques, demonstrate the use of a dial indicator in an alignment application.

TOTAL HOURS 16

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Fans, Blowers, & Compressors

$1,150.00

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Course Description

This course provides a basic understanding of compressors, the types, and the functions of different compressors, choosing a correct compressor for the application, the importance of application, the importance of maintenance practices and common problems associated with compressors. This course provides the basic operating methodology of fans, blowers. The formulas for calculating size and type of fans and blowers. The operation of the different styles of fans and blowers. The selection process for picking the correct style for your operation. The proper maintenance practices for fans and blowers.

Upon completion, the student will be able to identify types of compressors. Pros and con of selection for specific use. The maintenance practice for specific types. The energy efficiency of specific types of compressors. Upon completion, the student should be able to differentiate between fan and blower types, understand fan classification, affinity laws and fan selection. Also understand the maintenance required for different styles of fans.

TOTAL HOURS 16

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Mechanical Fasteners

$1,350.00

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Course Description

This course provides the necessary fundamentals and the best practices required to select and apply proper torquing methods for all grades of fasteners and their components such as looking washers and nuts.

Topics include: codes and standards, the purpose of select fasteners, torquing methods and signs of bolt failure.

TOTAL HOURS 24

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Power Transmission

$1,850.00

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Course Description

This course provides the necessary fundamentals and knowledge essential for understanding a Power Transmission.

Topics include: units of measurement, Newton’s Three laws, impulse and momentum, simple machines, statics, work, energy, and power, dynamics, conservation of momentum, friction, mechanics of solids, conservations of energy and the laws of thermodynamics, gears, lubrication, bearings, shaft couplings, belt drives, chain drives, and spindles, clutches, and brake.

TOTAL HOURS 40

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Pumps, Packing, & Seals

$1,350.00

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Course Description

This course will give you the introduction of various types of pumps, packing and seals. It will provide the fundamentals and problem-solving skills needed to tear down and rebuild pumps. It will cover centrifugal, hydraulic and pneumatic pumps. It will also cover mechanical seals.

This course dedicates time to disassemble and reassemble different types of pumps. How to diagnose problems with the pump and causes of failure. How to properly install different types of packing. It will show proper installation of mechanical seals.

TOTAL HOURS 24

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Reading Mechanical Drawings

$1,450.00

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Course Description

This course provides the student with the fundamentals essential to reading and interpreting Basic Mechanical Prints.

Topics include: Drawing symbols, drawing types including sections, and views. Dimensioning and tolerances will be covered in detail. Students will be provided with classroom labs including reading prints and sketching exercises.

TOTAL HOURS 32

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN

Valves & Valve Actuators

$1,350.00

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Course Description

This course provides a basic understanding of different types of valves, their characteristics, the advantages, and disadvantages of each valve to recognize their distinct functions to use in the proper applications. Different types of actuators used to drive these valves (Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic) and their advantages and disadvantages of their proper usage will be covered. Finally, the course convenes to the last part which consist of troubleshooting the hardware and common problems associated with these valves and actuators.

This course dedicates time in the disassembling and reassembling all the valves which includes Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Needle, Metering, Diaphragm, Relief (blow-off), Regulating, Solenoid (electric control) and Maxon valves. Additional time will be spent on operating and dismantling of actuators in the lab. Participants will learn how to use a 4-20 ma signal to drive some of the pneumatic valves.

TOTAL HOURS 24

PREREQUISITES None

LOCATION Crown Training and Development, Merrillville, IN