This comprehensive videotape-based training program consists of 4 modules (6 videotapes) that train students to properly maintain gear boxes, mechanical drives, and couplings. It also shows techniques for coupling alignment and vibration analysis.

General Shop Practices (3 tape set)


Hand Tools (2 tape set)


Measuring Instruments


Mechanical Print Reading


Bolting and Fastening


Rigging and Lifting (4 tape set)


Bearings and Lubrication (3 tape set)

• Blank Flange Layout
• Drilling Pilot Holes
• Drilling Finished Holes
• Countersinking
• Counterboring Rectangular Plate Layout

• Grinding Wheels
• Grinding Wheel Inspection and Mounting
• Testing and Truing a Grinding Wheel
• Rough Grinding a Steel Flange
• Grinding Soft Metals
• Tool Sharpening
• Installing a Wire Brush Wheel

• Inspecting a Horizontal Band Saw
• Setting Up and Cutting Flat Iron
• Mounting Work for a 45° Angle Cut
• Cutting Aluminum
• Removing a Blade
• Installing a Blade
• Cutting Stainless Steel Using the Work Stop

• Vises and Clamps
• Screwdrivers
• Hammers, Mallets and Sledges
• Punches
• Non-Adjustable Wrenches
• Socket Wrenches
• Adjustable Wrenches
• Torque Wrenches
• Pliers

• Snips and Hacksaws
• Chisels
• Power Hand Tools
• Taps
• Dies and Reamers
• Files

• The Steel Rule
• The Vernier Caliper
• The Outside Micrometer
• The Outside Vernier Micrometer
• Inside and Depth Micrometers
• Telescoping and Thickness Gauges
• The Dial Indicator

• Visible and Hidden Lines
• Sectional Views
• Break Lines and Phantom Lines
• Dimensions
• Isometric Drawings and Orthographic Projections
• Screw Threads and Surface Finish
• Written Information

• Fastener Performance
• Proper Preloading
• Fastener Designs
• Fastener Installation
• Bolting Patterns
• Lubricating Fasteners
• Locking Devices
• Frozen Fasteners

• Hand-Operated Hoists
• Planning and Equipment Selection
• Hoist Inspection
• Sling Inspection
• Shackle and Trolley Inspection
• Lifting Equipment Installation
• Inverting a Load
• Rigging Disassembly and Review

• Introduction to Overhead Traveling Cranes
• Performing an Operational Inspection on an Overhead Traveling Crane
• Performing a Single-Point Lift Using an Overhead Traveling Crane
• Using a Spreader Bar
• Lifting Irregularly Shaped Loads
• Lifting a Long, Balanced Load

• Inspecting a Mobile Crane
• Test Driving a Mobile Crane and Communicating with Audible Signals and Hand Signals
• Performing a Four-Point Lift Using a Mobile Crane
• Rigging, Lifting, and Transporting Various Loads Using a Mobile Crane
• Static and Operational Inspection of a Forklift
• Maneuvering Around a Tight Corner and Backing with a Large Load Using a Forklift
• Removing a Pallet from a Truck Using a Forklift
• Unstacking and Stacking Pallets Using a Forklift

• Components of Ladders and Ladder Selection
• Inspecting and Using a Single Ladder
• Inspecting and Using an Extension Ladder
• Climbing and Lowering an Extension Ladder
• Inspecting and Using a Stepladder
• Selecting and Inspecting Tubular or Welded Frame Scaffolding
• Erecting a Fixed Scaffold
• Completing Assembly and Using the Scaffold
• Inspecting and Using a Suspended Scaffold

• Introduction to Bearings
• Disassembling and Inspecting a Plain Journal Bearing
• Checking the Oil Clearance of a Plain Journal Bearing Using a Micrometer and a Telescoping Gauge
• Performing a Bearing Contact Check
• Checking the Oil Clearance of a Plain Journal Bearing Using Lead Wire
• Assembling a Plain Journal Bearing

• Introduction to Anti-Friction Journal Bearings
• Maintenance of Tapered Roller Bearings in a Gear-Type Speed Reducer
• Removing the Top Housing from a Speed Reducer
• Removing a Shaft and Bearing from a Gear Reducer
• Removing the Bearing Inner Ring from the Shaft
• Cleaning and Inspecting an Anti-Friction Bearing
• Replacing and Assembling an Anti-Friction Bearing
• Using a Bearing Puller

• Introduction to Thrust Bearings
• Tilting Pad, Oil Film Thrust Bearings
• Disassembling a Tilting Pad, Oil Film Thrust Bearing
• Disassembling and Inspecting the Thrust Bearing Assembly
• Reassembling a Tilting Pad, Oil Film Thrust Bearing
• Final Assembly of a Tilting Pad, Oil Film Thrust Bearing
• Bearing Lubrication