SVCC College Catalog

MEC 116 JIG AND FIXTURE DESIGN (2-3 cr.)   Focuses on fundamentals of the construction and design of various types of jigs and fixtures, including milling, reaming, tapping, and drilling fixtures.  Studies preparation of complete working drawings from layouts, for interchangeable manufacture, computation of fits, limit dimensions, tolerances, tool drawing principles and methods, fundamentals of cutting tools and gauges.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

MEC 118 AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (2-3 cr.)   Studies computer numerical control (CNC) systems and related software.  Includes application of numerical control (NC) to standard machine tools, numerical control systems, NC coordinate systems, APT systems, two-dimensional machine process, flexible manufacturing role of robotics in automated manufacturing.  Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.

MEC 120 PRINCIPLES OF MACHINE TECHNOLOGY (3 cr.)   Studies fundamental machine operations and practices, including layout, measuring devices, hand tools, drilling, reaming, turning between centers, cutting tapers and threads, and milling; fabrication of mechanical parts on drill press, lathe and mill. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

MEC 161 BASIC FLUID MECHANICS - HYDRAULICS/PNEUMATICS (3-4 cr.)   Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatics devices and systems.  Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernouli’s equation.  Lecture 2-3 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

MEC 165 APPLIED HYDRAULICS,  PNEUMATICS, AND HYDROSTATICS (3 cr.)    Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair.  Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.