
- 246 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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Key takeaways
Apply occupational health and safety regulations, including Act No. 85 of 1993, and interpret engineering limits and fits for the assembly and maintenance of mechanical components.
Analyze the operation and maintenance requirements of common mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, and various power transmission drives, applying principles of lubrication and component selection.
Perform basic machining operations using centre lathes, surface grinding machines, and milling machines. Additionally, explain the principles and applications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Module 1: Occupational Health and Safety (Act No. 85 of 1993)
- Module 2: Couplings
- Module 3: Limits and fits
- Module 4: Bearings
- Module 5: Lubrication
- Module 6: Valves
- Module 7: Packing, stuffing boxes and joints
- Module 8: Water pipe systems (up to 50 mm diameter)
- Module 9: Pumps
- Module 10: Compressors
- Module 11: V-belt drives
- Module 12: Gear drives
- Module 13: Chain drives
- Module 14: Reduction gearboxes
- Module 15: Pneumatics
- Module16: Hydraulics
- Module 17: Centre lathe
- Module 18: Surface grinding machines
- Module 19: Milling machine
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