Course Purpose
This course provides information on the concepts associated with threaded and bolted fasteners, retaining rings, clamps, pins, keys, and locking devices, the specifications for fasteners and the assembly of equipment using fasteners.
- Course Number: MUS-100
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 1 day
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Identify the standards associated with bolts and fasteners
- Describe the different types of basic fasteners and their applications
- Discuss the appropriate specifications and selection criteria for fasteners
- Describe the various types of locking devices in common use
- Select the proper fastener for a given application
- Demonstrate the proper torquing techniques for various mechanical fasteners
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Prerequisites
None
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson. You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Next Level Learning
Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:
- Precision Measuring Instruments (MUS-105)
Course Agenda
- Industry Standards
- Specifications
- Identification
- Stress and Strain
- Sling Inspections
- Gaskets
- Flanges
- Studs
- Torque and Tension
- Torqueing Methods
- Wrenches and Their Use
- Torque Wrench Extensions
- Determining Torque Values
- Lab Exercises
- Final Exercise
- Review
- Written Exam
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