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Mechatronics 1 (8554)

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Applying Basic Safety Standards for MechanicsM1.1

  • 1

    Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.M1.1.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate lockout-tagout procedures.M1.1.2

  • 3

    Maintain a safe working environment.M1.1.3

  • 4

    Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.M1.1.4

  • 5

    Identify emergency first-aid procedures.M1.1.5

  • 6

    Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.M1.1.6

  • 7

    (Optional) Demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher.M1.1.7

  • 8

    Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.M1.1.8

  • 9

    Inspect hand and power tools to ensure safety and usability.M1.1.9

  • 10

    Demonstrate workplace ergonomics.M1.1.10

  • 11

    Report injuries.M1.1.11

  • 12

    Earn the construction industry OSHA 10-hour card.M1.1.12

  • 13

    Report personal, environmental, and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.M1.1.13

  • 14

    Pass the safety exam.M1.1.14

Understanding ManufacturingM1.2

  • 1

    Define manufacturing.M1.2.1

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    Identify the five general steps of manufacturing.M1.2.2

  • 3

    Distinguish between primary and secondary processes involved in the manufacture of industrial goods into finished products.M1.2.3

  • 4

    Explain the history of manufacturing.M1.2.4

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    Explain manufacturing as a technological system that transforms raw materials into products in a central location (e.g., a factory).M1.2.5

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    Explain the onset of advanced manufacturing.M1.2.6

Understanding Manufacturing MaterialsM1.3

  • 1

    Distinguish among a wide range of materials used in manufacturing.M1.3.1

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    Research the major material properties: physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical/magnetic, acoustical, and optical.M1.3.2

Introducing MechatronicsM1.4

  • 1

    Define the term mechatronics.M1.4.1

  • 2

    Research the field of mechatronics.M1.4.2

  • 3

    Explore emerging trends in advanced manufacturing.M1.4.3

  • 4

    Identify the components of a mechatronic system and how they work together.M1.4.4

  • 5

    Describe the use of robots as mechatronic systems.M1.4.5

Understanding Tools Used in MechatronicsM1.5

  • 1

    Identify common hand tools.M1.5.1

  • 2

    Identify electrical measurement devices.M1.5.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate use of common machine and hand tools.M1.5.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate how to care for machine and hand tools.M1.5.4

  • 5

    Compare the use of threaded fasteners and non-threaded fasteners.M1.5.5

  • 6

    Explain applications for fasteners.M1.5.6

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    Demonstrate the use of precision measurement tools (United States customary units and metric).M1.5.7

  • 8

    Differentiate between U.S. customary units and metric measurement systems.M1.5.8

  • 9

    Use U.S. customary units and metric units.M1.5.9

Introducing Mechatronics DocumentationM1.6

  • 1

    Define the differences in technique among freehand sketching, manual drafting, and computer-aided drafting (CAD).M1.6.1

  • 2

    Interpret written specifications for manufacturing devices and systems.M1.6.2

Introducing Mechanical SystemsM1.7

  • 1

    Identify types of actuators used in mechatronic systems.M1.7.1

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    Identify types of sensors used in mechatronic systems.M1.7.2

  • 3

    Identify mechanical components within a given system or module.M1.7.3

  • 4

    Identify machine elements.M1.7.4

  • 5

    Read mechanical drawings.M1.7.5

Introducing Electrical SystemsM1.8

  • 1

    Identify types of motors and/or actuators.M1.8.1

  • 2

    Describe the parts of the motor control system.M1.8.2

  • 3

    Describe the electromagnetic properties of a motor.M1.8.3

  • 4

    Describe the connectors.M1.8.4

  • 5

    Interpret line diagrams for a motor-control station.M1.8.5

  • 6

    Assemble a motor-control station using normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) switches.M1.8.6

  • 7

    Define Ohm’s law.M1.8.7

  • 8

    Compute current, resistance, or voltage using Ohm’s law.M1.8.8

  • 9

    Define Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL) and Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL).M1.8.9

  • 10

    Compute current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit using Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL) and Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL).M1.8.10

  • 11

    Define electric power.M1.8.11

  • 12

    Compute electric power.M1.8.12

  • 13

    Measure resistance, voltage, and current.M1.8.13

  • 14

    Describe the concept of AC.M1.8.14

Introducing Programmable Control SystemsM1.9

  • 1

    Identify the components of a programmable control system.M1.9.1

  • 2

    Identify programmable control systems.M1.9.2

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