Programming a PLC Timer
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners examine the types of information to enter, and the sequence of steps required, to program a programmable logic controller (PLC) timer.
The Basics of Welding Electricity
By Jessie Lloyd
Explore welding electricity fundamentals including electron theory, parts of a circuit, welding power sources, and types of current.
Touch Sensing
By Pat Medd
You’ll explore how to use Touch Sensing to do a one directional search with a Fanuc Robot and offset of the robot’s programmed path.
We’ll explore touch sense fundamentals, touch sense commands, and break down a touch sense program.
Weaving Terms
By cebery
Robotic welding allows welders to create more consistent and higher quality welds. But, it requires you to understand the terminology associated with its programs. Watch this module to review terminology associated with robotic arc welding and the weaving process.
GMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
Parallel Capacitance
By Patrick Hoppe
In this learning activity you'll review the steps for determining the total capacitance of a parallel circuit and work practice problems.
Hydraulic Reservoirs
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
In this colorful and animated activity, learners examine the four functions provided by a hydraulic reservoir. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Electrical Generator Basics
In this animated activity, learners examine how a voltage is induced into a conductor when the conductor cuts across magnetic flux lines. They also view the four factors that determine how much voltage is generated. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Lathe Project: Process Planning - Tap Handle 2 (Casting Setup)
By Kelly Curran
This project gives steps to complete the activity.
Ohmmeter Measurement Connections
Learners read a step-by-step approach on how to connect an ohmmeter when making measurements in this interactive lesson.
Current Source Approximations
Learners examine first and second approximations and view examples of a "stiff" current source.
Series Motors
The learner views animation showing how a DC motor is wired and its operational characteristics. A short quiz completes the activity.
Orthographic Projection #1
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine orthographic projection and the Glass Box Theory. Front, side, and top view development is demonstrated with pictorial views of each object to help develop 2D to 3D visualization skills.
GMAW Setup Guide
How to set up the GTAW welding unit
Concepts of Programming 7: Pseudocode If Statements Structure
By Jason Vosters
Identify the correct description of pseudocode if statements.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Crank Rocker Velocity
By James Bourassa
In this animated and interactive object, learners use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a rocker or lever. Learners test their knowledge in an exercise at the end of the activity.
Calculating Feed Speeds for Twist Drills
By Dave Hoffman
Students read how to calculate feed rates for drills in inches per minute (IPM). The IPM formula is given and students work two practice problems.
Lathe Project: Draw Tube
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Lathe Project: Tapers with Offset Tailstock - Lathe Center
This is a project that gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Project Sheet 1 PSR1#1 - File/Drill & Tap Gage
This lesson provides a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Voltage and Current Amplitudes in a Parallel LC Circuit
In this interactive object, learners examine how voltages and currents vary in a parallel LC circuit as the applied frequency changes.
Pulse Train Fundamentals
Learners examine the fundamentals of a pulse train. Concepts such as time on, time off, duty cycle, period, and frequency are covered.
Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds
This document is a visual and text description of Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds on a lathe.
Radial Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review text and photos of the radial drilling machines.