Course Details

Manufacturing Maintenance

The Maintenance Course focuses on the importance of proper equipment maintenance in the manufacturing industry, and discusses how maintenance affects the safety, quality, profitability, and reliability of a company. The first two maintenance modules introduce the types of manufacturing maintenance and the concept of machine reliability. The next two modules provide in depth information on two maintenance methods: planned preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance. After this, the next four modules each discuss the maintenance of specific systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. The last few modules of this course, introduce the learner to maintenance programs, maintenance information systems, and the economic impact of maintenance.

The Maintenance modules include activities and assessments to reinforce the learning objectives. The virtual reality environments created for this course involve a simulated factory setting in which students can apply their new knowledge of maintenance procedures. Exposure to this material provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain positions in the field of advanced manufacturing.

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills

What You’ll Learn

Course Module Listing

Overview

Pre-Course Survey

Course Introduction

Course Outline

Introduction to Maintenance

Introduction

Definition of Maintenance

History of Maintenance

Maintenance Terminology

Classification of Maintenance Systems

Advantages and Disadvantages of Maintenance

Impact of Maintenance

Factors to improve Maintainability

Summary

Assessment

Reliability of Systems

Introduction

Reliability

Reliability of Electrical Systems

Protection of Electrical Systems

Worker Responsibilities

Summary

Assessment

Planned Preventive Maintenance

Introduction

Need For Preventive Maintenance

Steps of Preventive Maintenance

Planned Maintenance Procedures

Effectiveness of Preventive Maintenance

Planning & Scheduling of Preventive Maintenance

Checklist for Preventive Maintenance

Summary

Assessment

Predictive Maintenance Techniques

Introduction

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance

Visual Inspection

Vibration Monitoring

Corrosion Monitoring

Thermography

Tribology

Ultrasonic Technique

Electrical Testing

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance of Electrical Systems

Introduction

Electrical Fundamentals

System Services

Switchgear Maintenance

Circuit Breaker Maintenance

Maintenance of Protective Relays

Electrical Inspection Checklist

Troubleshooting

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance of Pneumatic Systems

Introduction

Basic Pneumatic Systems

Major Components of Pneumatic Systems

Pneumatic System Failures

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems

Introduction

Basic Hydraulic Systems

Fluid Maintenance

Prevention of Breakdowns

Troubleshooting

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance of Basic Mechanical Systems

Introduction

Importance of Maintenance in Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Simple and Compound Machines

Other Machine Parts

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance of Specialty Production Systems

Introduction

Maintenance and Machine Automation Systems

Lubrication Processes

High Vacuum Systems

Laser Systems

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance Programs

Introduction

Maintenance Management

Quality and Safety in Maintenance

Advancements in Maintenance Engineering Practices

Computer-Aided Maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance

Development Of Maintenance Procedures

Summary

Assessment

Maintenance Information Systems

Introduction

Importance of Maintenance Information Systems (MIS)

Maintenance Documentation Systems

Types of Maintenance Software

Failure Rate Analysis

Summary

Assessment

Economics of Maintenance

Introduction

Life Cycle Costing

Impact Maintenance Cost

Maintenance Budget

Energy Conservation and Maintenance

Manpower Estimation

Measuring Maintenance Effectiveness

Summary

Assessment

Exam

Exam

Hands-on Assessment