The Edge-finder
By Mike Cattelino
Students read about the edge-finder's parts and assembly, and view video clips of the tool in action.
Basic Types of Drilling Machines
By Kelly Curran
In this document you'll review basic types of drilling machines.
Machine Tool Turning
The learner will understand the basics of machine turning including how a lathe works, the equipment used, and commonly used terms.
Cylindrical Grinder Components
In this learning object you'll review the components of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.
GD&T - The Feature Control Frame (Screencast)
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this screencast, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing: The Feature Control Frame, learners examine geometric characteristic symbols, tolerances, datum feature symbols, and other control frame information.
Hydraulic Shear - Part Identification
By Dave Hoffman
The student is shown and then identifies the parts of a hydraulic shear.
Lathe Turning Machine Types
In this learning activity you'll explore Lathe Turning Machines.
Darex Model SP2000 Drill Sharpening Machine
Learners view step-by-step instructions for how to set up and sharpen a drill bit in the Darex drill grinder, model SP2000.
Depth Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of depth measurement using the depth micrometer.
Setting Up and Using an Offset Boring Head
By Erich Krowas
This video will examine the parts of an offset boring head, and how to setup and use the head.
Programming Hurco Controller – CNC
In this learning activity you'll practice operating the Hurco Controller in the CNC mode.
Operating the Adira Hydraulic Shear
In this interactive object, learners set up a shear, enter the back gauge dimension, and prepare to shear metal in a simulation of the Adira Hydraulic Shear.
Lathe Accessories - Tool Holding
In this learning activity you'll explore lathe tool-holding techniques.
Ammco Brake Lathe Controls
By Bill Heesaker
In this animated activity, learners examine the various controls that operate an Ammco brake lathe.
Shear - Hydraulic - Adira - Setting Back Gauge
Step-by-step of setting the back gauge with an Adira Hydraulic Shear.
Spark Testing of Materials
By Thaddeus Hetzer
The learner sees photos of the spark patterns of various materials and their related properties.
General Shop Safety - Hazardous Materials Safety (SDS)
In this learning activity you'll review the hazardous materials safety document which display an example of a SDS or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
General Machine Safety Considerations
This text document lists 27 safety items to consider in a machine shop.
Steel Rules Types and Usage
In this learning activity you'll review steel rule measurement.
Programming Hurco Controller – Manual Mode
In this learning activity you'll review an explanation of how to operate the Hurco Controller in the manual mode.
Who Wants to Be an "Engin-aire?" -- Ferrous Metals and Alloys
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about ferrous metals and alloys using a game show format. Immediate feedback is provided.
Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
Layout Procedures
This document gives the procedures for layout on the surface of material.
Lathe Project: Turning Between Centers
Learners read work instructions and view a drawing for turning between centers on a lathe.
Pipe/Tubing Bender - Parts Identification
The student reads about the parts of a pipe/tubing bender and later identifies them in an interactive review.