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May 21, 2025
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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.
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