Technical Standards
Fluid Power
LAP 6 Pneumatic Power Systems
Objectives
1 Define pneumatics and give an application
2 Describe the functions of basic components of a pneumatic system
3 Define pressure and give its units of measurement
4 Describe the function of a pneumatic schematic
5 Explain six pneumatic safety rules
6 Describe the function of a pressure regulator valve and give an application
7 Describe the operation of a pressure regulator and give its schematic symbol
8 Describe the function of an air filter
9 Describe the operation of an air filter and give its schematic symbol
10 Describe the function of a pneumatic quick connect fitting and give its schematic symbol
11 Describe the function of a tee and a cross and give their schematic symbols
12 Describe the function of a pneumatic cylinder and give an application
13 Describe the operation of a double-acting pneumatic cylinder and give its schematic symbol
14 Describe the function of a 3-position, 4-way pneumatic DCV and give an application
15 Describe the operation of a 3-position, 4-way pneumatic DCV and give its schematic symbol
Skills
1 Read a pneumatic pressure gage
2 Connect and adjust a pressure regulator
3 Drain a pneumatic filter
4 Connect a pneumatic hose that uses quick-connect fittings
5 Use a tee to connect two circuit branches together
6 Use a cross to connect three circuit branches together
7 Connect and operate a double-acting pneumatic cylinder using a 3-position, manually-operated DCV
8 Design a multiple cylinder pneumatic circuit
LAP 7 Basic Pneumatic Circuits
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a single-acting pneumatic cylinder and give an application
2 Describe the operation of a single-acting, spring-return cylinder and give its schematic symbol
3 Describe the function of a 3/2 pneumatic DCV and give an application
4 Describe the operation of a 3/2 pneumatic DCV and give its schematic symbol
5 Describe the function of a pneumatic motor and give an application
6 Describe the operation of a pneumatic motor and give its schematic symbol
7 Describe the function of a muffler and give its schematic symbol
8 List three common pneumatic motor designs and explain where they are used
9 Describe seven basic rules for drawing pneumatic schematics
10 Describe the function of pneumatic simulation software and name two applications
11 Describe the function of the pneumatic symbol library
Skills 1 Connect and operate a single-acting pneumatic cylinder using a 3/2 manually-operated DCV
2 Connect and operate a unidirectional pneumatic motor using a 3-way, manually-operated DCV
3 Draw a pneumatic schematic from the actual circuit connections on the machine
4 Connect a pneumatic circuit given a schematic
5 Design a multiple actuator pneumatic circuit
6 Use software to simulate a pneumatic circuit
LAP 8 Principles of Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
Objectives
1 Describe how to calculate the force output of an extending cylinder
2 Describe how to calculate the force output of a cylinder in retraction (pull)
3 State Pascal's Law and explain its significance in pneumatics
4 Explain how force is multiplied using Pascal's Law
5 Describe two methods of representing pneumatic pressure
6 Explain how air pressure is created in a pneumatic system
7 State Boyle's Law and explain its significance
8 Explain how a pneumatic system creates flow
9 Describe two types of resistance in a pneumatic system
10 Explain how Delta P describes pneumatic resistance
11 Describe what determines the speed of a pneumatic actuator
Skills
1 Calculate the extension force of a cylinder given its size and pressure
2 Measure the force output of an extending cylinder
3 Calculate the retraction force of a cylinder given its size and pressure
4 Convert between gage and absolute pressures
5 Use Boyle's Law to calculate changes in pressure and volume
6 Measure Delta P across a pneumatic component
LAP 9 Pneumatic Speed Control Circuits
Objectives
1 Describe the main function of a pneumatic needle valve and give an application
2 Describe the operation of a needle valve and give its schematic symbol
3 Define flow rate and give its units of measurement
4 Describe the function of a flow meter and give an application
5 Describe the operation of a rotameter and give its schematic symbol
6 Describe the function of a pneumatic check valve and give an application
7 Describe the operation of two types of pneumatic check valves and give their schematic symbols
8 Describe the function of a flow control valve and give an application
9 Describe the operation of a flow control valve and give its schematic symbol
10 Describe the effect of actuator load changes on flow control operation
11 Describe the operation of a meter-in flow control circuit and give an application
12 Describe the operation of a meter-out flow control circuit and give an application
13 Define independent speed control and give an application
14 Define independent speed control and give an application
Skills
1 Connect and operate a needle valve to control actuator speed
2 Convert air volumes at pressures to free air volumes
3 Connect and read a flow meter
4 Connect and operate a check valve
5 Connect and adjust a flow control valve to control the speed of an actuator
6 Connect and operate a meter-in flow control circuit
7 Connect and operate a meter-out flow control circuit
8 Design an independent speed control circuit
Objectives
1 Define pneumatics and give an application
2 Describe the functions of basic components of a pneumatic system
3 Define pressure and give its units of measurement
4 Describe the function of a pneumatic schematic
5 Explain six pneumatic safety rules
6 Describe the function of a pressure regulator valve and give an application
7 Describe the operation of a pressure regulator and give its schematic symbol
8 Describe the function of an air filter
9 Describe the operation of an air filter and give its schematic symbol
10 Describe the function of a pneumatic quick connect fitting and give its schematic symbol
11 Describe the function of a tee and a cross and give their schematic symbols
12 Describe the function of a pneumatic cylinder and give an application
13 Describe the operation of a double-acting pneumatic cylinder and give its schematic symbol
14 Describe the function of a 3-position, 4-way pneumatic DCV and give an application
15 Describe the operation of a 3-position, 4-way pneumatic DCV and give its schematic symbol
Skills
1 Read a pneumatic pressure gage
2 Connect and adjust a pressure regulator
3 Drain a pneumatic filter
4 Connect a pneumatic hose that uses quick-connect fittings
5 Use a tee to connect two circuit branches together
6 Use a cross to connect three circuit branches together
7 Connect and operate a double-acting pneumatic cylinder using a 3-position, manually-operated DCV
8 Design a multiple cylinder pneumatic circuit
LAP 7 Basic Pneumatic Circuits
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a single-acting pneumatic cylinder and give an application
2 Describe the operation of a single-acting, spring-return cylinder and give its schematic symbol
3 Describe the function of a 3/2 pneumatic DCV and give an application
4 Describe the operation of a 3/2 pneumatic DCV and give its schematic symbol
5 Describe the function of a pneumatic motor and give an application
6 Describe the operation of a pneumatic motor and give its schematic symbol
7 Describe the function of a muffler and give its schematic symbol
8 List three common pneumatic motor designs and explain where they are used
9 Describe seven basic rules for drawing pneumatic schematics
10 Describe the function of pneumatic simulation software and name two applications
11 Describe the function of the pneumatic symbol library
Skills 1 Connect and operate a single-acting pneumatic cylinder using a 3/2 manually-operated DCV
2 Connect and operate a unidirectional pneumatic motor using a 3-way, manually-operated DCV
3 Draw a pneumatic schematic from the actual circuit connections on the machine
4 Connect a pneumatic circuit given a schematic
5 Design a multiple actuator pneumatic circuit
6 Use software to simulate a pneumatic circuit
LAP 8 Principles of Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
Objectives
1 Describe how to calculate the force output of an extending cylinder
2 Describe how to calculate the force output of a cylinder in retraction (pull)
3 State Pascal's Law and explain its significance in pneumatics
4 Explain how force is multiplied using Pascal's Law
5 Describe two methods of representing pneumatic pressure
6 Explain how air pressure is created in a pneumatic system
7 State Boyle's Law and explain its significance
8 Explain how a pneumatic system creates flow
9 Describe two types of resistance in a pneumatic system
10 Explain how Delta P describes pneumatic resistance
11 Describe what determines the speed of a pneumatic actuator
Skills
1 Calculate the extension force of a cylinder given its size and pressure
2 Measure the force output of an extending cylinder
3 Calculate the retraction force of a cylinder given its size and pressure
4 Convert between gage and absolute pressures
5 Use Boyle's Law to calculate changes in pressure and volume
6 Measure Delta P across a pneumatic component
LAP 9 Pneumatic Speed Control Circuits
Objectives
1 Describe the main function of a pneumatic needle valve and give an application
2 Describe the operation of a needle valve and give its schematic symbol
3 Define flow rate and give its units of measurement
4 Describe the function of a flow meter and give an application
5 Describe the operation of a rotameter and give its schematic symbol
6 Describe the function of a pneumatic check valve and give an application
7 Describe the operation of two types of pneumatic check valves and give their schematic symbols
8 Describe the function of a flow control valve and give an application
9 Describe the operation of a flow control valve and give its schematic symbol
10 Describe the effect of actuator load changes on flow control operation
11 Describe the operation of a meter-in flow control circuit and give an application
12 Describe the operation of a meter-out flow control circuit and give an application
13 Define independent speed control and give an application
14 Define independent speed control and give an application
Skills
1 Connect and operate a needle valve to control actuator speed
2 Convert air volumes at pressures to free air volumes
3 Connect and read a flow meter
4 Connect and operate a check valve
5 Connect and adjust a flow control valve to control the speed of an actuator
6 Connect and operate a meter-in flow control circuit
7 Connect and operate a meter-out flow control circuit
8 Design an independent speed control circuit
Electrical Systems
LAP 1 Basic Electrical Circuits
Objectives
1 Define electricity and give an application
2 Describe the two types of electrical current and give an application of each
3 Describe the function and operation of a circuit tester
4 Describe the function of the four basic components of an electric circuit
5 Describe the operation of two types of power supplies and give their schematic symbols
6 Describe the function of an electrical schematic
7 Describe the operation of a manual switch
8 Describe the operation of N.O. and N.C. contacts and give their schematic symbols
9 Describe the function of three types of manual switch operators and give an application of each
10 Describe the operation of three types of manual switch operators and give their schematic symbols
11 Describe the function of five types of electrical output devices and give an application of each
12 Describe the operation of five types of electric output devices and give their schematic symbols
Skills
1 Use an AC tester to check a wall outlet for electricity
2 Connect and operate a power supply
3 Connect and operate a circuit using three types of manual switches
4 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a resistor
5 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a buzzer
6 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a solenoid
7 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a motor
LAP 2 Electrical Measurements
Objectives
1 Define voltage and give its units of measurement
2 Describe the function of two types of voltmeters and give their schematic symbol
3 Describe how to use a voltmeter to measure voltage
4 Describe the function of two multimeters: analog and digital
5 Define series and parallel circuits
6 Describe the voltage characteristics in series and parallel circuits
7 Define current and give its units of measurement
8 Describe the function of two types of ammeters and give their schematic symbol
9 Describe how to use an ammeter to measure current
10 Describe the current characteristics in series and parallel circuits
11 Define resistance and give its units of measurement
12 Describe the function of two types of ohmmeters and give their schematic symbol
13 Describe how to use an ohmmeter to measure resistance
14 Describe the resistance characteristics in series and parallel circuits
15 Describe two methods of measuring continuity
Skills
1 Use an analog voltmeter to measure the voltage at a point referenced to ground
2 Use a DMM to measure the voltage of a point referenced to ground
3 Use a DMM to measure voltage drops in series and parallel circuits
4 Use a DMM to measure the electrical current
5 Use a DMM to measure current in series and parallel circuits
6 Use a DMM to measure the resistance of a component
7 Measure the resistance in series and parallel circuits
8 Test the continuity of wires using a DMM
LAP 3 Circuit Analysis
Objectives
1 State the formula for calculating series resistance and give an application
2 State Ohm's Law, explain its importance and give an application
3 State Krichhoff's voltage law for a series circuit and give an application
4 Define power and give its units of measurement
5 State a formula for calculating the total power used in an electrical circuit
6 State Krichhoff's Current Law and give an application
7 State a formula for calculating total parallel resistance
8 Describe the function of two types of circuit protection and give an application of each
9 Describe the operation of a fuse and give its schematic symbol
10 Describe the operation of two types of circuit breakers and give their schematic symbols
Skills
1 Calculate series resistance given each load's resistance
2 Use Ohm's Law to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in a series circuit
3 Calculate the total power used by a series circuit
4 Calculate the main line current in a parallel circuit
5 Calculate the total parallel resistance
6 Calculate the total power used in a parallel circuit
7 Operate a circuit using a fuse
8 Test and replace a fuse
9 Operate a circuit using a circuit breaker
10 Test and reset a circuit breaker
LAP 4 Inductance and Capacitance
Objectives
1 Define electromagnetism and give an application
2 Describe the functions of four electromagnetic devices
3 Define inductance and give its units of measurement
4 Describe the operation of an inductor and give its schematic symbol
5 Describe the effect of an inductor in a DC circuit and give an application
6 Describe the effect of an inductor in a AC circuit and give an application
7 State the formulas for calculating total series inductance and inductive reactance
8 State the formulas for calculating total parallel inductance and inductive reactance
9 Define capacitance and give its units of measurement
10 Describe the operation of a capacitor and give its schematic symbol
11 Describe the functions of three types of capacitors
12 Describe the effect of a capacitor in a DC circuit and give an application
13 Describe the effect of a capacitor in an AC circuit and give an application
14 State the formulas for calculating total series capacitance and capacitive reactance
15 State the formulas for calculating total parallel capacitance and capacitive reactance
16 Describe the function of a fluorescent light fixture
17 Describe the function of a RC timing circuit in a time-delay relay
18 Describe the function of capacitors and inductors in electric power supplies
Skills
1 Connect and operate a relay in a circuit
2 Calculate the total load on an AC circuit with inductors
3 Discharge a capacitor
4 Test a capacitor with a DMM
5 Measure the voltage across a charged capacitor
6 Calculate the total load on an AC circuit with capacitors
7 Calculate the time to charge and discharge a capacitor
LAP 5 Combination Circuits
Objectives
1 Define a series-parallel circuit
2 Describe a method for identifying the series and parallel sections of a circuit
3 Describe the seven steps for solving a combination circuit
4 Describe how switches are used in combination circuits and give an application
5 Describe the function of a variable resistor and give an application
6 Describe the function of a voltage divider and give an application
7 Describe the operation of three types of voltage dividers
8 Explain the effect of a short circuit
9 Describe the four steps for troubleshooting a short circuit
10 Describe the three basic steps for troubleshooting an open circuit
Skills
1 Trace the current path in a combination circuit
2 Solve a combination circuit
3 Connect and operate a basic lighting circuit
4 Connect and operate a ceiling fan circuit
5 Connect and operate a rheostat as a light dimmer
6 Design a voltage divider network
7 Connect and operate a voltage divider network
8 Locate an short circuit
9 Locate an open circuit
LAP 6 Transformers
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a transformer and give an application
2 Describe the operation of a transformer and give its schematic symbol
3 Describe how to calculate the output voltage of a transformer
4 Describe how to troubleshoot a transformer
5 Describe how to size a transformer
6 Describe a transformer's input and output power relationship and explain its importance
7 Describe how to calculate the current load of a transformer
8 Describe the function of two basic categories of transformers
9 Describe the function of a control transformer
10 Describe the function of a tap on the secondary of a transformer and give an application
Skills
1 Connect and operate a transformer
2 Calculate the secondary coil voltage of a transformer
3 Troubleshoot a transformer by measuring continuity
4 Size a transformer
5 Calculate the current load on a transformer
6 Design a control transformer circuit to provide a given line voltage
LAP 7 Control Logic
Objectives
1 Describe the function of relay control logic circuits
2 List the six elements of control logic
3 Describe the function of AND logic and give an application
4 Describe the function of OR logic and give an application
5 Describe the function of NOT logic and give an application
6 Describe the function of NOR logic and give an application
7 Describe the operation of NAND logic and give an application
8 Describe the function of MEMORY logic and give an application
9 Describe the function of a ladder diagram
10 Describe the function of the four components of a ladder diagram
11 Explain five rules of drawing a ladder diagram
12 Describe the function of a solenoid-operated fluid power valve
13 Describe the function of a power diagram
Skills
1 Connect and operate an AND logic control circuit
2 Connect and operate an OR logic control circuit
3 Connect and operate a NOT logic control circuit
4 Connect and operate NOR logic control circuit
5 Connect and operate a NAND logic control circuit
6 Read and interpret the operation of a circuit given a ladder diagram
7 Connect and operate a logic circuit given a ladder diagram
8 Design a ladder diagram using one or more logic elements
9 Connect and operate a circuit using a solenoid valve given a ladder diagram
10 Design a control circuit in a ladder diagram format to operate a solenoid valve
LAP 8 Sequencing Control
Objectives
1 Describe the function of an electromechanical relay and give an application
2 Describe the operation of an electromechanical relay and give its ladder diagram symbol
3 Describe the operation of a relay used to energize a fluid power valve solenoid
4 Describe the operation of a relay performing control logic
5 Describe the function and operation of a seal-in circuit
6 Describe the function of a limit switch and give an application
7 Describe the operation of a limit switch and give its schematic symbol
8 Describe the operation of a limit switch in an event sequencing circuit
9 Describe the operation of a limit switch in a single-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit
10 Describe the operation of a limit switch in an event de-energizing circuit
11 Describe the operation of a limit switch in a continuous-cycle reciprocation circuit
12 Describe the operation of a safety interlock circuit
Skills
1 Read and interpret a basic ladder diagram with detached symbology
2 Connect and operate a relay to energize a fluid power solenoid
3 Design a logic circuit that uses a relay
4 Connect and operate a relay to perform a seal-in function
5 Connect and operate an event sequencing circuit given a ladder diagram
6 Design a logic circuit that uses a limit switch to sequence an event
7 Connect and operate a single-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit
8 Connect and operate a continuous-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit
9 Design a continuous-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit with a safety interlock
LAP 9 Timers and Advanced Systems
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a time-delay relay and give an application
2 Describe the operation of an on-delay timer relay and give its schematic symbol
3 Describe the operation of an off-delay timer relay and give it schematic symbol
4 Describe the operation of a timer relay in an unloaded motor start circuit
5 Describe the operation of a timer relay in a cylinder dwell circuit
6 Describe the operation of a timer relay in time-driven sequencing
7 Describe the function of multiple cylinders in a machine
8 Describe how multiple cylinders are controlled using one limit switch and give an application
9 Describe how multiple cylinders are controlled with multiple limit switches and give an application
10 Describe the function of manual and automatic modes in machine operation
11 Describe two applications of manual controls
12 Describe five basic guidelines to follow when working with manual controls
Skills
1 Connect and operate a control circuit with a timer relay
2 Design a time-driven traffic light circuit
3 Connect and operate a control circuit to perform an unloaded start of a motor
4 Design a control circuit to perform a cylinder dwell
5 Design a control circuit to perform time-driven sequencing
6 Design a dual-cylinder sequence circuit using one limit switch
7 Connect and operate a dual-cylinder control circuit using two limit switches
8 Design a continuous-cycle multiple-cylinder circuit
9 Connect and operate a circuit having both automatic and manual modes of operation
10 Connect and operate a control circuit to simulate a two-pushbutton jog circuit
11 Connect and operate a two-pushbutton jog circuit that will jog two cylinders independently
12 Design a continuous-cycle, synchronized cylinder circuit with a manual mode
Objectives
1 Define electricity and give an application
2 Describe the two types of electrical current and give an application of each
3 Describe the function and operation of a circuit tester
4 Describe the function of the four basic components of an electric circuit
5 Describe the operation of two types of power supplies and give their schematic symbols
6 Describe the function of an electrical schematic
7 Describe the operation of a manual switch
8 Describe the operation of N.O. and N.C. contacts and give their schematic symbols
9 Describe the function of three types of manual switch operators and give an application of each
10 Describe the operation of three types of manual switch operators and give their schematic symbols
11 Describe the function of five types of electrical output devices and give an application of each
12 Describe the operation of five types of electric output devices and give their schematic symbols
Skills
1 Use an AC tester to check a wall outlet for electricity
2 Connect and operate a power supply
3 Connect and operate a circuit using three types of manual switches
4 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a resistor
5 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a buzzer
6 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a solenoid
7 Connect and operate an electrical circuit with a motor
LAP 2 Electrical Measurements
Objectives
1 Define voltage and give its units of measurement
2 Describe the function of two types of voltmeters and give their schematic symbol
3 Describe how to use a voltmeter to measure voltage
4 Describe the function of two multimeters: analog and digital
5 Define series and parallel circuits
6 Describe the voltage characteristics in series and parallel circuits
7 Define current and give its units of measurement
8 Describe the function of two types of ammeters and give their schematic symbol
9 Describe how to use an ammeter to measure current
10 Describe the current characteristics in series and parallel circuits
11 Define resistance and give its units of measurement
12 Describe the function of two types of ohmmeters and give their schematic symbol
13 Describe how to use an ohmmeter to measure resistance
14 Describe the resistance characteristics in series and parallel circuits
15 Describe two methods of measuring continuity
Skills
1 Use an analog voltmeter to measure the voltage at a point referenced to ground
2 Use a DMM to measure the voltage of a point referenced to ground
3 Use a DMM to measure voltage drops in series and parallel circuits
4 Use a DMM to measure the electrical current
5 Use a DMM to measure current in series and parallel circuits
6 Use a DMM to measure the resistance of a component
7 Measure the resistance in series and parallel circuits
8 Test the continuity of wires using a DMM
LAP 3 Circuit Analysis
Objectives
1 State the formula for calculating series resistance and give an application
2 State Ohm's Law, explain its importance and give an application
3 State Krichhoff's voltage law for a series circuit and give an application
4 Define power and give its units of measurement
5 State a formula for calculating the total power used in an electrical circuit
6 State Krichhoff's Current Law and give an application
7 State a formula for calculating total parallel resistance
8 Describe the function of two types of circuit protection and give an application of each
9 Describe the operation of a fuse and give its schematic symbol
10 Describe the operation of two types of circuit breakers and give their schematic symbols
Skills
1 Calculate series resistance given each load's resistance
2 Use Ohm's Law to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in a series circuit
3 Calculate the total power used by a series circuit
4 Calculate the main line current in a parallel circuit
5 Calculate the total parallel resistance
6 Calculate the total power used in a parallel circuit
7 Operate a circuit using a fuse
8 Test and replace a fuse
9 Operate a circuit using a circuit breaker
10 Test and reset a circuit breaker
LAP 4 Inductance and Capacitance
Objectives
1 Define electromagnetism and give an application
2 Describe the functions of four electromagnetic devices
3 Define inductance and give its units of measurement
4 Describe the operation of an inductor and give its schematic symbol
5 Describe the effect of an inductor in a DC circuit and give an application
6 Describe the effect of an inductor in a AC circuit and give an application
7 State the formulas for calculating total series inductance and inductive reactance
8 State the formulas for calculating total parallel inductance and inductive reactance
9 Define capacitance and give its units of measurement
10 Describe the operation of a capacitor and give its schematic symbol
11 Describe the functions of three types of capacitors
12 Describe the effect of a capacitor in a DC circuit and give an application
13 Describe the effect of a capacitor in an AC circuit and give an application
14 State the formulas for calculating total series capacitance and capacitive reactance
15 State the formulas for calculating total parallel capacitance and capacitive reactance
16 Describe the function of a fluorescent light fixture
17 Describe the function of a RC timing circuit in a time-delay relay
18 Describe the function of capacitors and inductors in electric power supplies
Skills
1 Connect and operate a relay in a circuit
2 Calculate the total load on an AC circuit with inductors
3 Discharge a capacitor
4 Test a capacitor with a DMM
5 Measure the voltage across a charged capacitor
6 Calculate the total load on an AC circuit with capacitors
7 Calculate the time to charge and discharge a capacitor
LAP 5 Combination Circuits
Objectives
1 Define a series-parallel circuit
2 Describe a method for identifying the series and parallel sections of a circuit
3 Describe the seven steps for solving a combination circuit
4 Describe how switches are used in combination circuits and give an application
5 Describe the function of a variable resistor and give an application
6 Describe the function of a voltage divider and give an application
7 Describe the operation of three types of voltage dividers
8 Explain the effect of a short circuit
9 Describe the four steps for troubleshooting a short circuit
10 Describe the three basic steps for troubleshooting an open circuit
Skills
1 Trace the current path in a combination circuit
2 Solve a combination circuit
3 Connect and operate a basic lighting circuit
4 Connect and operate a ceiling fan circuit
5 Connect and operate a rheostat as a light dimmer
6 Design a voltage divider network
7 Connect and operate a voltage divider network
8 Locate an short circuit
9 Locate an open circuit
LAP 6 Transformers
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a transformer and give an application
2 Describe the operation of a transformer and give its schematic symbol
3 Describe how to calculate the output voltage of a transformer
4 Describe how to troubleshoot a transformer
5 Describe how to size a transformer
6 Describe a transformer's input and output power relationship and explain its importance
7 Describe how to calculate the current load of a transformer
8 Describe the function of two basic categories of transformers
9 Describe the function of a control transformer
10 Describe the function of a tap on the secondary of a transformer and give an application
Skills
1 Connect and operate a transformer
2 Calculate the secondary coil voltage of a transformer
3 Troubleshoot a transformer by measuring continuity
4 Size a transformer
5 Calculate the current load on a transformer
6 Design a control transformer circuit to provide a given line voltage
LAP 7 Control Logic
Objectives
1 Describe the function of relay control logic circuits
2 List the six elements of control logic
3 Describe the function of AND logic and give an application
4 Describe the function of OR logic and give an application
5 Describe the function of NOT logic and give an application
6 Describe the function of NOR logic and give an application
7 Describe the operation of NAND logic and give an application
8 Describe the function of MEMORY logic and give an application
9 Describe the function of a ladder diagram
10 Describe the function of the four components of a ladder diagram
11 Explain five rules of drawing a ladder diagram
12 Describe the function of a solenoid-operated fluid power valve
13 Describe the function of a power diagram
Skills
1 Connect and operate an AND logic control circuit
2 Connect and operate an OR logic control circuit
3 Connect and operate a NOT logic control circuit
4 Connect and operate NOR logic control circuit
5 Connect and operate a NAND logic control circuit
6 Read and interpret the operation of a circuit given a ladder diagram
7 Connect and operate a logic circuit given a ladder diagram
8 Design a ladder diagram using one or more logic elements
9 Connect and operate a circuit using a solenoid valve given a ladder diagram
10 Design a control circuit in a ladder diagram format to operate a solenoid valve
LAP 8 Sequencing Control
Objectives
1 Describe the function of an electromechanical relay and give an application
2 Describe the operation of an electromechanical relay and give its ladder diagram symbol
3 Describe the operation of a relay used to energize a fluid power valve solenoid
4 Describe the operation of a relay performing control logic
5 Describe the function and operation of a seal-in circuit
6 Describe the function of a limit switch and give an application
7 Describe the operation of a limit switch and give its schematic symbol
8 Describe the operation of a limit switch in an event sequencing circuit
9 Describe the operation of a limit switch in a single-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit
10 Describe the operation of a limit switch in an event de-energizing circuit
11 Describe the operation of a limit switch in a continuous-cycle reciprocation circuit
12 Describe the operation of a safety interlock circuit
Skills
1 Read and interpret a basic ladder diagram with detached symbology
2 Connect and operate a relay to energize a fluid power solenoid
3 Design a logic circuit that uses a relay
4 Connect and operate a relay to perform a seal-in function
5 Connect and operate an event sequencing circuit given a ladder diagram
6 Design a logic circuit that uses a limit switch to sequence an event
7 Connect and operate a single-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit
8 Connect and operate a continuous-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit
9 Design a continuous-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit with a safety interlock
LAP 9 Timers and Advanced Systems
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a time-delay relay and give an application
2 Describe the operation of an on-delay timer relay and give its schematic symbol
3 Describe the operation of an off-delay timer relay and give it schematic symbol
4 Describe the operation of a timer relay in an unloaded motor start circuit
5 Describe the operation of a timer relay in a cylinder dwell circuit
6 Describe the operation of a timer relay in time-driven sequencing
7 Describe the function of multiple cylinders in a machine
8 Describe how multiple cylinders are controlled using one limit switch and give an application
9 Describe how multiple cylinders are controlled with multiple limit switches and give an application
10 Describe the function of manual and automatic modes in machine operation
11 Describe two applications of manual controls
12 Describe five basic guidelines to follow when working with manual controls
Skills
1 Connect and operate a control circuit with a timer relay
2 Design a time-driven traffic light circuit
3 Connect and operate a control circuit to perform an unloaded start of a motor
4 Design a control circuit to perform a cylinder dwell
5 Design a control circuit to perform time-driven sequencing
6 Design a dual-cylinder sequence circuit using one limit switch
7 Connect and operate a dual-cylinder control circuit using two limit switches
8 Design a continuous-cycle multiple-cylinder circuit
9 Connect and operate a circuit having both automatic and manual modes of operation
10 Connect and operate a control circuit to simulate a two-pushbutton jog circuit
11 Connect and operate a two-pushbutton jog circuit that will jog two cylinders independently
12 Design a continuous-cycle, synchronized cylinder circuit with a manual mode
Quality Assurance
LAP 1 Basic Measurement
Objectives
1 Define dimensional measurement and explain its importance
2 Describe two systems of dimensional measurement: used in manufacturing: U.S. Customary and S.I.
3 Describe the function and construction of a machinist rule
4 Describe how to use a metric machinist's rule
5 Define measurement accuracy and explain its importance
6 Define resolution and explain its effect on accuracy
7 Describe how to use a decimal inch rule
8 Describe how to use a rule with a common fraction inch scale
9 Describe the function and construction of a tape measure
10 Describe how to use a tape measure to measure a length
11 Describe four sources of measurement error
12 Describe how to convert measurements made in common inch fractions to decimal fractions
13 Describe how to convert between the U.S. Customary system and the SI Metric System
Skills
1 Use a metric rules to measure an outside length of a part
2 Use a decimal inch rule to measure a length
3 Use a rule graduated in common fractions of an inch to measure a length
4 Use a tape measure to measure a length
5 Convert between common inch fractions and decimal fractions
6 Convert between U.S. customary units and S.I. metric
LAP 2 Precision Measurement Tools
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a precision measurement tool and give an example
2 Describe the function of a dial caliper and give an application
3 Describe how to use a dial caliper
4 State the typical accuracy of a dial caliper measurement and explain what affect it
5 Describe the function of a digital caliper and give an application
6 Describe how to use a digital caliper
7 State the typical accuracy of a digital caliper and explain what affects it
8 Describe the function of a micrometer and give an application
9 Describe how to use an outside micrometer
10 State the typical accuracy of an outside micrometer and explain what affects it
Skills
1 Calibrate a dial caliper
2 Use a caliper to measure an outside length of a part
3 Use a caliper to measure an inside dimension of a part
4 Use a digital caliper to measure an outside length of a part
5 Use a digital caliper to measure an inside length of a part
6 Use an outside micrometer graduated in English units to measure the length of a part
7 Use an outside micrometer graduated in metric units to measure the length of a part
8 Use a micrometer to measure the outside diameter of a cylindrical part
LAP 3 Dimensional Gaging
Objectives
1 Define a tolerance and explain its importance
2 Describe the function of two methods of gaging and give an application of each
3 Describe the function of two types of indicators and give an application of each
4 Describe how to use a dial indicator to measure a length
5 Describe the function of a gage block
6 Describe the function of mastering
7 Describe how to use a digital indicator to measure length
8 Describe the function of a gage fixture and give an application
9 Describe the function of a modular gage
10 Describe how to fixture a shaft for length measurement using a modular gage
11 Describe three ways to collect process data and give an advantage of each
Skills
1 Master a dial indicator
2 Measure length using a dial indicator
3 Master a digital indicator
4 Measure the length of a shaft using a digital indicator
5 Interface a digital gage to a computer
6 Collect and display data using data acquisition software
7 Delete a file
LAP 4 Introduction to SPC
Objectives
1 Describe the function of Statistical Quality Control and give an application
2 Define two types of variation and explain their importance
3 Define central tendency and explain how it is used
4 List and define three measures of central tendency
5 Describe the function of a histogram and give an application
6 Describe how to manually construct a histogram
7 Describe how to create a histogram using SPC software
8 Describe the functions of a historical data set
9 Describe how to analyze a histogram
Skills
1 Identify the type of variation given a cause
2 Calculate the mean of a set of data
3 Calculate the range of a set of data
4 Manually construct a histogram given a set of data
5 Construct a histogram using SPC software
6 Open and view a historical data set
7 Delete a product file using SPC software
8 Analyze a histogram
LAP 5 Control Chart Operation
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a control chart and explain its importance
2 Define two types of data
3 Describe the function of two types of control charts and give an application of each
4 Describe the construction of a bar X and R chart
5 Describe how to record data on a bar X and R chart
6 Describe how to create a control chart using SPC software
Skills
1 Classify types of data
2 Manually record process data on a bar X and R chart
3 Use SPC software to record and display process data on a bar X and R chart
LAP 6 Control Chart Analysis
Objectives
1 Describe how to construct a X bar and R chart
2 Describe how to analyze a control chart
3 Describe the steps used to analyze a X bar and R chart
Skills
1 Manually construct a bar X and R chart
2 Construct a bar X and R chart using SPC software with keyboard entry
3 Construct a bar X and R chart using SPC software with gage input
4 Analyze a bar X and R chart
LAP 7 SPC Problem Solving
Objectives
1 Define product quality and list three categories
2 Explain the function of the PDCA Cycle and describe its parts
3 Describe the functions of seven quality tools
4 Describe the function of three types of cause and effect diagrams
5 Describe how to construct a C&E diagram
6 Define brainstorming and explain how it is related to cause and effect diagrams
7 Describe the six basic steps of the brainstorming process
8 Describe six methods to improve the results of the brainstorming process
9 Identify and describe the function of the two parts of a Pareto Diagram
10 Define Pareto Analysis
11 List the five steps used to manually construct a Pareto Diagram
12 Describe the three functions of SPC software
13 Describe how to create a Pareto Diagram using SPC software
Skills
1 Construct a C&E diagram given a set of causes
2 Create a cause and effect diagram as part of a brainstorming process
3 Manually construct a Pareto Diagram
4 Construct a Pareto Diagram using SPC software
Objectives
1 Define dimensional measurement and explain its importance
2 Describe two systems of dimensional measurement: used in manufacturing: U.S. Customary and S.I.
3 Describe the function and construction of a machinist rule
4 Describe how to use a metric machinist's rule
5 Define measurement accuracy and explain its importance
6 Define resolution and explain its effect on accuracy
7 Describe how to use a decimal inch rule
8 Describe how to use a rule with a common fraction inch scale
9 Describe the function and construction of a tape measure
10 Describe how to use a tape measure to measure a length
11 Describe four sources of measurement error
12 Describe how to convert measurements made in common inch fractions to decimal fractions
13 Describe how to convert between the U.S. Customary system and the SI Metric System
Skills
1 Use a metric rules to measure an outside length of a part
2 Use a decimal inch rule to measure a length
3 Use a rule graduated in common fractions of an inch to measure a length
4 Use a tape measure to measure a length
5 Convert between common inch fractions and decimal fractions
6 Convert between U.S. customary units and S.I. metric
LAP 2 Precision Measurement Tools
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a precision measurement tool and give an example
2 Describe the function of a dial caliper and give an application
3 Describe how to use a dial caliper
4 State the typical accuracy of a dial caliper measurement and explain what affect it
5 Describe the function of a digital caliper and give an application
6 Describe how to use a digital caliper
7 State the typical accuracy of a digital caliper and explain what affects it
8 Describe the function of a micrometer and give an application
9 Describe how to use an outside micrometer
10 State the typical accuracy of an outside micrometer and explain what affects it
Skills
1 Calibrate a dial caliper
2 Use a caliper to measure an outside length of a part
3 Use a caliper to measure an inside dimension of a part
4 Use a digital caliper to measure an outside length of a part
5 Use a digital caliper to measure an inside length of a part
6 Use an outside micrometer graduated in English units to measure the length of a part
7 Use an outside micrometer graduated in metric units to measure the length of a part
8 Use a micrometer to measure the outside diameter of a cylindrical part
LAP 3 Dimensional Gaging
Objectives
1 Define a tolerance and explain its importance
2 Describe the function of two methods of gaging and give an application of each
3 Describe the function of two types of indicators and give an application of each
4 Describe how to use a dial indicator to measure a length
5 Describe the function of a gage block
6 Describe the function of mastering
7 Describe how to use a digital indicator to measure length
8 Describe the function of a gage fixture and give an application
9 Describe the function of a modular gage
10 Describe how to fixture a shaft for length measurement using a modular gage
11 Describe three ways to collect process data and give an advantage of each
Skills
1 Master a dial indicator
2 Measure length using a dial indicator
3 Master a digital indicator
4 Measure the length of a shaft using a digital indicator
5 Interface a digital gage to a computer
6 Collect and display data using data acquisition software
7 Delete a file
LAP 4 Introduction to SPC
Objectives
1 Describe the function of Statistical Quality Control and give an application
2 Define two types of variation and explain their importance
3 Define central tendency and explain how it is used
4 List and define three measures of central tendency
5 Describe the function of a histogram and give an application
6 Describe how to manually construct a histogram
7 Describe how to create a histogram using SPC software
8 Describe the functions of a historical data set
9 Describe how to analyze a histogram
Skills
1 Identify the type of variation given a cause
2 Calculate the mean of a set of data
3 Calculate the range of a set of data
4 Manually construct a histogram given a set of data
5 Construct a histogram using SPC software
6 Open and view a historical data set
7 Delete a product file using SPC software
8 Analyze a histogram
LAP 5 Control Chart Operation
Objectives
1 Describe the function of a control chart and explain its importance
2 Define two types of data
3 Describe the function of two types of control charts and give an application of each
4 Describe the construction of a bar X and R chart
5 Describe how to record data on a bar X and R chart
6 Describe how to create a control chart using SPC software
Skills
1 Classify types of data
2 Manually record process data on a bar X and R chart
3 Use SPC software to record and display process data on a bar X and R chart
LAP 6 Control Chart Analysis
Objectives
1 Describe how to construct a X bar and R chart
2 Describe how to analyze a control chart
3 Describe the steps used to analyze a X bar and R chart
Skills
1 Manually construct a bar X and R chart
2 Construct a bar X and R chart using SPC software with keyboard entry
3 Construct a bar X and R chart using SPC software with gage input
4 Analyze a bar X and R chart
LAP 7 SPC Problem Solving
Objectives
1 Define product quality and list three categories
2 Explain the function of the PDCA Cycle and describe its parts
3 Describe the functions of seven quality tools
4 Describe the function of three types of cause and effect diagrams
5 Describe how to construct a C&E diagram
6 Define brainstorming and explain how it is related to cause and effect diagrams
7 Describe the six basic steps of the brainstorming process
8 Describe six methods to improve the results of the brainstorming process
9 Identify and describe the function of the two parts of a Pareto Diagram
10 Define Pareto Analysis
11 List the five steps used to manually construct a Pareto Diagram
12 Describe the three functions of SPC software
13 Describe how to create a Pareto Diagram using SPC software
Skills
1 Construct a C&E diagram given a set of causes
2 Create a cause and effect diagram as part of a brainstorming process
3 Manually construct a Pareto Diagram
4 Construct a Pareto Diagram using SPC software
Design Process
Creating a base feature
Adding a boss feature
Adding a cut feature
Modifying features (adding fillets, changing dimensions)
Displaying a section view of a part
Adding parts to an assembly
Moving and rotating components in an assembly
Opening a drawing template and editing a sheet format
Inserting standard views of a part model
Adding model and reference annotations
Adding another drawing sheet
Inserting a named view Printing the drawing
Adding a boss feature
Adding a cut feature
Modifying features (adding fillets, changing dimensions)
Displaying a section view of a part
Adding parts to an assembly
Moving and rotating components in an assembly
Opening a drawing template and editing a sheet format
Inserting standard views of a part model
Adding model and reference annotations
Adding another drawing sheet
Inserting a named view Printing the drawing
Automated Material Handeling
Flexible Manufacturing Systems-
CNC Mill Flexible Manufacturing Systems
CNC Depco Robot Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Robot-Mill Integration Robot Operation
Programming and Integration
CNC Mill Flexible Manufacturing Systems
CNC Depco Robot Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Robot-Mill Integration Robot Operation
Programming and Integration
Manufacturing Process
Fastener identification & use
Exposure and use to common shop equipment (drill press, saw, mill, and lathe)
Exposure to CNC, plasma cutters, etc.
Conduct preventative maintenance on machine tools
Inspect and access the general condition of an assigned machine tool
Make routine adjustments as necessary an as authorized
Report problems to supervisor
Carry out daily, weekly, and/or monthly routine upkeep chores cited on checklists for a given machine tool Conduct tooling maintenance Inspect and assess the condition of tooling
Exposure and use to common shop equipment (drill press, saw, mill, and lathe)
Exposure to CNC, plasma cutters, etc.
Conduct preventative maintenance on machine tools
Inspect and access the general condition of an assigned machine tool
Make routine adjustments as necessary an as authorized
Report problems to supervisor
Carry out daily, weekly, and/or monthly routine upkeep chores cited on checklists for a given machine tool Conduct tooling maintenance Inspect and assess the condition of tooling