Mechanical Engineering Courses

This course presents the practices of good project management in the mechanical contracting industry. In its 10 day format, the...

Metallurgy I introduces the fundamental concepts required to understand the metallurgical phenomena that affect welding and welded materials. Topics include...

Welding involves various metallurgical phenomena, including melting, freezing, diffusion, precipitation, thermal strains, and shrinkage. If disregarded or misunderstood, these effects...

Fundamental concepts of stress, strain, elastic and plastic deformation, and ductile and brittle fracture Different types of mechanical property testing...

The purpose of mechanical seals Mechanical seals vs. gland packing Types, applications and materials of mechanical seals Factors affecting mechanical...

The properties and functions of engineering materials (e.g., iron, steel, aluminum, magnesium) Engineering drawing methods using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing...

Four (4) different types of cost estimating methods Some common applications in engineering where cost estimating is used General things...

The different kinds and use of rolling contact bearings The difference in performance between ball and roller bearings How to...

How the bearing inner and outer ring pathway curvature and shoulder heights are proportioned What bearing component is most likely...

Types and characteristics of rolling contact bearings Mounting and retention of rolling contact bearings Calculating the operating life of rolling...

The terms associated with gears and gear teeth The four basic types of gears and shape of contacting face Material...

How to calculate bearing loads from external applied forces The ability to convert spur, helical, and bevel gear applied forces...

The performance characteristics of rolling contact bearings Factors affecting bearing life calculations How material and heat treatment can affect bearing...

The ability to identify and name the various components that make up anti-friction bearings The ability to understand the relative...

This course provides an overview of mechanical rotating equipment. The focus is on equipment selection of pumps, compressors and drivers...

How to use a free body diagram to calculate static forces How to determine forces in a pulley system How...

Understand how rear and front drive axles are mounted and function How power flows through drive axles Understand the function...

How to use a free body diagram to calculate static forces How to determine forces in a pulley system How...

Ball bearing design and load bearing characteristics Radial ball bearing mounting and application methods Types and use of ball bearing...

How to apply the concept of “mass customization” as it relates to the manufacture of complex machinery What “mass customization”...