Norton Tool and Cutter Grinder Construction
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll explore a Tool and Cutter Grinding machine and its components.
Optical Comparator: Operating the Controller on the Starrett HB400
By Barbara Anderegg
Students review the functions of the keys on the Starrett HB400 Optical Comparator controller.
Variation in Manufacturing: The Stable Process
By John Stewart
Learners read a brief introduction to in-control and out-of-control conditions and view a series of distribution curves. This is a follow-up to the learning object titled "Quality Basics: Variation."
Lathes: Three Wire Method for Measuring Screws
This document is a visual and text description of the three-wire method for measuring screws for use with a lathe.
The Torque of an Induction Motor
By Terry Fleischman
The learner will examine how torque is developed in an induction motor.
Scenario: Custom Floor Finish
By Rosie Bunnow
Pulse Train Fundamentals: Practice Problem #1
By Patrick Hoppe
In this interactive object, learners determine the pulse width, period, duty cycle, and frequency of a waveform.
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.
Shear - Hydraulic - Adira - Setting Back Gauge
By Dave Hoffman
Step-by-step of setting the back gauge with an Adira Hydraulic Shear.
Squaring a Part
By Erich Krowas
This video will guide you through the process of squaring a part on a milling machine.
Attitudes Matter
By Barbara Liang
In this interactive object, learners consider the importance of demonstrating a positive attitude. They reflect on their own experiences and challenge themselves to let go of preconceived notions.
Matchless Manufacturing Company: An Exercise in Lean Thinking
By Dan Ost
In this interactive lesson, students use critical thinking to determine the best lean manufacturing initiative when solving problems for the fictitious Batchless Manufacturing Company.
Pipe/Tubing Bender - Parts Identification
The student reads about the parts of a pipe/tubing bender and later identifies them in an interactive review.
Boolean Theorems (Multivariable)
Students read the multivariable theorems and view the graphic depictions of the Boolean expressions.
Chordal Distances
Students review how to use chordal distances to locate bolt hole circle locations. They then take a 10-question quiz to test their knowledge.
Lathe Project: Lathe Operations - Grinding a Tool
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Presetting and Clearing a Flip-Flop
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, learners view how to clear and preset a flip-flop to store a logic 0 or a logic 1.
Logic Probes
In this animated activity, learners examine the fundamental operation of a logic probe that is used to detect logic signals in a digital circuit.
Top Bender - Operator's Control Panel
Learners are asked to program the Top Bender following the same steps they would if working on the actual control panel.
Overview of the Bridgeport Milling Machine
In this video, we’ll identify the parts that make up the Bridgeport and learn how it works.
Lathe Safety
In this document you'll review lathe safety rules.
Preparing Thread Cutting Tools
This document is a visual and text description of preparing thread cutting tools, primarily used on a lathe.
Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds
This document is a visual and text description of Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds on a lathe.
Lathe Cutting Speeds - RPM Calculations
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
Screw Threads and Fasteners Review
This review assesses the student's ability to understand screw threads and fasteners.