Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
By Kelly Curran
This document lists the safety equipment to be used in the machine shop.
The Torque of an Induction Motor
By Terry Fleischman
The learner will examine how torque is developed in an induction motor.
Vernier Identification Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 12 questions on vernier caliper parts identification.
The Induction Motor Slip
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated object, learners examine how the rotation of an induction AC motor's armature slips behind the synchronous rotational speed of the stator's field to create magnetic fields. These fields interact and produce torque. A quiz completes the activity.
Value-Added vs. Non-Value-Added Activities
In this interactive object, learners read a description of value-added and non-value-added activities and then place various work duties into these two categories.
Grinding Wheel Markings
In this learning object you'll explore wheel markings identifying the major factors in grinding wheel selection.
Troubleshooting a Digital-to-Analog Converter
By Terry Bartelt
Learners read an explanation of how to troubleshoot a faulty digital-to-analog converter that has a shorted input.
Quality Basics: The Pareto Chart
By Mary Lee Rudnick-Kaun
In this learning activity you'll calculate percentages, cumulative percentages, and answer questions related to sample Pareto charts.
Optical Comparator: Setting Up the Edge Detector on the Starrett HB 400
By Barbara Anderegg
Students read how to set up the optical comparator edge detector in this interactive learning object.
General Shop Safety - Safety Rules
This document provides a list of shop safety rules.
Reading Indicator Quiz
In this learning activity you'll test your skill at reading indicators.
Making the Workplace Talk to You: Using Visual Controls
By Kaye Krueger
Learners examine how visual controls help to manage the workplace. Photos of visual controls are provided.
Overview of the Bridgeport Milling Machine
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll identify the parts that make up the Bridgeport and learn how it works.
SMAW Electrode Characteristics
By Jessie Lloyd
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the characteristics of common, carbon steel shielded metal arc welding electrodes, which fall under American Welding Society specification A5.1.
Wire Feed Welding Gun Assembly
By Dave Hoffman
In this interactive object, learners follow steps to assemble a wire feed welding torch or gun.
Types of Drill Materials Used When Drilling
In this document you'll review photos of different types of drilling tools.
CNC Control Features
By Terry Tower
In this learning activity you'll discover the features of a Puma Daewoo O-T CNC Lathe Control panel.
Micrometer Identification Review
The student identifies micrometer parts.
Lathe - Cutting Tool Shapes
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting tool shapes.
Safety - Tubing Bender
In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for using a tubing/pipe bender.
Basic Elements of a Plastics Extruder
By Craig Hemken
In this animated object, learners examine the parts of a plastics extruder. A quiz completes the activity.
Micrometer Adjustment
In this document you'll review the micrometer adjustments.
Screw Threads and Fasteners Review
This review assesses the student's ability to understand screw threads and fasteners.
General Shop Safety - Housekeeping
In this learning object you'll view a list of ways to keep the area around the machine shop safe.
Drill Grinding Procedures - Web Thinning
In this document you'll review drill grinding procedures and web thinning diagrams.