Program Description
Knowledge of the terminology and fundamental concepts associated with gears, bearings, and rotary oil seals is important to understanding gearboxes used in mechanical power transmission.
The courses in this Mechanical Power Transmission: Gearbox Fundamentals Certificate of Completion Program cover all necessary material to successfully complete the included Certificate Exam. Alternatively, the Certificate Exam may be purchased individually.
The included Mechanical Power Transmission: Gearbox Fundamentals Certificate Exam assesses the knowledge of learners on the basic understanding of gears, commonly used terminology for spur, helical, bevel, and hypoid gears, as well as various engineering concepts and gearing principles. The fundamental concepts needed to read and interpret a gear drawing along with commonly used terms, such as those found in a gear data block, associated with gear features are also tested. Learners are assessed on the key principles of gearbox operation, typical classification, and components and specification of gearboxes. The overall concepts, terminology, basic components, considerations, and types of bearings and rotary oil seals used in the industry are tested. Tips and best-practice methods for the purchase, testing, and installation of oil seals will also be assessed.
Full Mechanical Power Transmission: Gearbox Fundamentals Certificate of Completion Program Includes:
- Gears: Spur and Helical Gear Terminology Course
- Gears: Bevel and Hypoid Gear Terminology Course
- Gear Fundamentals Course
- Engineering Drawings for Spur and Helical Gears
- Gearbox Basics
- Bearing Fundamentals
- Oil Seal Fundamentals: Rotary Applications
- Mechanical Power Transmission: Gearbox Fundamentals Certificate Exam (Free)
The University of Akron.
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