Mechatronics Certification Test - Mechanical Components 2

This certification exam builds upon the topics covered on the Mechanical Components 1 test by evaluating the candidate's mastery of the principles and application of more complex mechanical components such as clutches, brakes, gear boxes, transmissions, ball screws, and linear components. It also explores sealing, lubricants and automated lubrication, precision alignment and timing, vibration analysis, and the use of video to troubleshoot mechanical systems.

This certification is aimed at intermediate level technicians and technologists who may be involved in the assembly, test, startup, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair or upgrade of mechanically complex manufacturing machinery. Candidates should have gained the Industrial Mechanics 1 certification, or its equivalent, before taking this exam. To purchase a test please click on the button below which will prompt you to send an email to [email protected] requesting an invoice. Please include which test(s) you would like to purchase.

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Test Topics & Questions

Describe the function, operation, and application of solid and split plain bearings
Describe thrust, radial, and guide loads and give an application of each
Describe the function, operation, and application of spherical, cylindrical, needle, and tapered roller bearings and give an application of each (anti-friction bearings)
Describe how plain bearings are specified and selected
Describe the function, operation, and application of deep groove, self-aligning, angular contact, and thrust ball bearings and give an application of each (anti-friction bearings)
Describe how to specify and select ball/roller bearings and retainers
Describe methods of installing and adjusting plain bearings
Describe the use of an arbor press to remove and install a bearing
Describe the use of thermal techniques to remove and install a bearing
Describe how to remove or install a bearing using a sleeve and hammer
Describe the preload of tapered roller bearings and the use of locknuts (adjustment)
Describe the relationship between bearing installation and end/axial play
Describe maintenance steps for plain bearings
Describe maintenance steps for antifriction bearings
Describe how to inspect and troubleshoot a plain bearing
Describe how to inspect and troubleshoot an antifriction bearing system.
Describe methods of mounting a bearing (press and temperature) and give applications
Describe the use of bearing pullers
Describe the use of destructive bearing removal
Describe proper lubrication techniques for various bearing types
Select the proper lubricant according to its environment/application for installation of a bearing
Describe the use of temperature indicating sticks for mounting bearings

Describe the function of a gasket and give an application
Describe the function of a sealant and give an application
Describe the function of an o-ring seal and give an application
Describe the function and application of lip seals
Describe the function and application of mechanical seals
Describe common types of gasket materials and give applications
Describe common types of sealants and give applications
Describe how to specify, measure, and select a seal for a given application
Describe how to install, remove, and inspect a gasket
Describe how to install, remove, and inspect a lip seal
Describe how to install, remove, and inspect a mechanical seal
Describe how to install, remove, and inspect an o-ring seal
Describe how to troubleshoot seal failures
Describe the function of a labyrinth seal and give an application
Describe how to apply a sealant

Describe the operation of common types of helical gears and give applications
Describe the function and operation of common types of right-angle gear drive systems
Describe the function and operation of common types of speed reducers
Describe how to calculate the output speed and torque of a worm gear speed reducer
Describe how to identify the size and type of helical, worm, and spur gears
Describe the application of a planetary gear system
Describe and interpret gear drive name plate data
Describe how to install and align a right angle gear drive system
Describe how to disassemble, reassemble, and inspect a speed reducer or gear drive
Describe how to select a lubricant for a given gear drive application
Describe how to inspect and troubleshoot a gear drive system
Describe how to remove, inspect, and install an inline planetary gear drive
Describe how to install and align a parallel shaft gear drive system
Describe preventive maintenance steps for speed reducers

Describe inertia and friction, how they are calculated, and their relationship to braking
Describe the stopping, holding, and decelerating function of a brake
Describe the function of a clutch and give an application
Describe the operation of common types of brakes and brake actuators and give an application of each
Describe the operation of common types of friction clutches and clutch actuators and give an application of each
Describe the operation of one-way clutches and give an application
Describe the operation of cam clutches and give an application
Describe the function of a clutch/brake combination
Describe how to size and specify a clutch or brake
Describe how to install and adjust an electromagnetic plate clutch
Describe how to install and adjust a cam clutch
Describe clutch and brake maintenance steps
Describe how to inspect and troubleshoot a clutch or brake system
Describe how to install and adjust an electromagnetic brake

Describe the function of a linear drive and give an application
Describe the common components of a linear drive
Describe common linear drive methods and give an application of each
Describe the function and operation of a ball screw drive
Describe common methods used to drive a ball screw
List common types of linear bearings and give applications
Describe how to identify, specify, and select a linear ball bushing given a sample
Describe how ball screws are constructed and specified
Describe how to install and adjust a linear ball bushing and a linear slide
Describe how to install and adjust a ball screw drive
Describe how to disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and lubricate a ball screw drive
Describe common preventative maintenance steps for ball screws
Describe how to troubleshoot a ball screw drive system
Describe common linear ball bushing mounting configurations and give examples
Describe how to properly lubricate a linear ball bushing

Describe common types of conveyors
Describe the function and operation of a flat belt conveyor and give an application
List safety features and practices for conveyors
Describe how to calculate the belt length of a belt conveyor
Describe methods used to calculate the linear speed of a conveyor
Describe how to select conveyor belt material for a given application
Describe how to install and splice a flat belt conveyor
Describe how to adjust tracking of a flat belt conveyor
Describe maintenance operations for flat belt conveyors
Describe the impact of nose roller diameter on a belt conveyor
Describe the use of a deadplate on a belt conveyor
Describe the use and purpose of a diverter on a belt conveyor
Describe the effects of acceleration and deceleration on conveyed product
Describe the purpose of a metering belt
Describe how to adjust speed of a flat belt conveyor

Describe the purpose and benefit of vibration analysis
Describe the function, creation, and importance of a baseline vibration reading
Describe the measurement of frequency and amplitude of a harmonic vibration given data and explain the importance of each
Describe the operation of a hand-held vibration testing system
Describe applications for hand-held and fixed vibration measurement systems
Describe the operation of common types of vibration sensors and give applications
Describe common causes of rotary vibration and give examples
Describe how shaft misalignment can cause vibration
Describe common causes of bearing failure that can result in vibration
Describe how to use a vibration meter to measure bearing vibration
Describe how to use a vibration meter to measure belt drive vibration
Define resonant frequency, natural frequency, and sympathetic vibration and explain their importance
Describe the function and operation of a vibration isolator and give applications
Describe the function and operation of a vibration damper and give applications
Define preventive maintenance (PM) and give an advantage
Define predictive maintenance (PdM) and give an advantage
Describe the use of high-speed video for troubleshooting
Describe the use of infared thermography for mechanical troubleshooting
Describe the use of oil analysis for troubleshooting
Describe methods for locating and mounting a sensor
Describe how to use a vibration meter to measure shaft misalignment vibration
Describe common sources of vibration in a belt drive

Describe the function and operation of a laser shaft alignment system and give an application
Describe operation safety rules for a laser alignment system
Describe the function and operation of jack bolts in the installation of a mechanical device
Describe how to use a laser shaft alignment system to correct for soft foot
Describe how to align two shafts using a laser alignment system
Describe how to determine if shaft alignment is within tolerance for a given installation
Describe the operation of a laser and give an application
Describe how to install and adjust a laser shaft alignment system

Describe the function and the importance of a machine central lubrication system
List common types of central lubrication systems and give applications
Describe the functions of the main components in a central lubrication system
Describe types of central lubrication pumps and give an example of each
Describe the operation of a central lubrication pump
Describe how lubrication pumps are specified
Describe common central lubrication pump control methods
Identify a lubrication pump given its name plate data
Describe the operation and function of a manual lubrication pump
Read and interpret the material safety data sheets for lubricants
Describe how to purge air from a series/progressive system
Describe common problem symptoms in a series/progressive system
Describe how to troubleshoot a series/progressive system

Who should take this test?

Individuals who have experience working with mechanical systems on packaging equipment. Also, students who have completed the course work the competencies cover on the test.
How long does it take to complete the test?

Approximately 2 Hours
From the time of purchase, how long do I have to take the test?

You must complete your test within 6 months of completing your purchase. After 6 months, you will no longer have access to your test.
How many times can I attempt the test?

You will have only one attempt at passing the test per purchase.

Number of questions: 125

Passing score: 70%