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    Apr 25, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MECH 131 - Introduction to Automated Manufacturing


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: RDG 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: FW

This is a survey course for the world of automation. Included will be automation safety, justification, design and classification, applications, end-of-arm tooling, power sources, future trends and societal impact. Laboratory experiences will include hard wired controls, PLC controls, robot programming and operation through both teach pendants and microcomputers. Basic troubleshooting of automatic controls will be included, with an introduction to fluid power and ladder logic.