Mechatronics: Fluid Power

Fundamentals of Fluid Power

Come to this class to learn how to do the real heavy lifting – using the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics! Power up a system that will take a human design and multiply the force to perform incredible feats. Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics) are widely used methods of energy transmission used extensively on industrial, construction and agricultural machinery. Learn the building blocks of advanced systems: air compressors, power units, filters, pressure control valves, directional control valves, speed control valves, linear and rotary actuators, and more. It is recommended that students take the Electricity course or have fundamental knowledge of alternating and direct current (AC/DC). Gain stackable credentials and add to your skill set by earning two Festo / NC3 credentials.

Certifications:

• NC3 / Festo – Fundamentals of Fluid Power – Pneumatics
• NC3 / Festo – Fundamentals of Fluid Power – Hydraulics

Applied Fluid Power

Applied Fluid Power: This industry recognized certification adds on to the Basic Pneumatics course.  Learners will gain experience for how to read and interpret electro-pneumatic circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems, and will extend knowledge of complex pneumatic systems to improve troubleshooting skills.  Practical exercises for equipment setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world industrial applications.

Vacuum Technology: The use of suction grippers to handle workpieces has become an integral part of handling technology as they offer advantages such as the ease of construction and the gentleness of the grippers.  Suction grippers also enable rapid cycle times, and this course focuses on handling technology using a vacuum.

Taken together, by successfully completing this course, learners will be able to design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced pneumatic/electro-pneumatic systems, integrate PLCs, and apply vacuum technology in real-world automation contexts.

Certifications:

• NC3 / Festo – Applied Fluid Power: Maintenance & Troubleshooting