Squaring the Toolhead
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll go over the necessary steps to square the toolhead on a Bridgeport mill.
Vernier Measurements Review
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll follow 11 steps to take measurements using a Vernier caliper.
Facing and Center Drilling Using a Four-Jaw Chuck
In this video, you’ll explore how to set up the chuck, face your part using a left-handed and right-handed tool, center drilling, and facing the part to length.
Sizing a Tank Type Water Heater
By Randy Lorge
In this interactive learning object, the learner practices sizing a tank-type water heater for one- and two-family residences, townhouses, and apartments with individual water heaters.
Starting a GTAW Weld Pool with Filler
By Sue Silverstein, Dave Hoffman
Students view a video that shows the correct methods for starting a GTAW weld pool and adding filler. It focuses on the two problems that many students have – adding filler too soon and angling the torch so that the filler melts prematurely on the filler rod. Note: This activity is 3.6 mb.
Marvel Saw: Interactive Programming - CNC
By Dave Hoffman
In this simulation, learners follow 10 steps to program a job to saw metal. This activity includes a video clip.
The Digital Logic Probe
By Patrick Hoppe
Students view the layout and operation of a digital logic probe.
Timing Diagrams (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
The explanation and use of timing diagrams used in digital electronics to graphically show the operation of various circuits are given.
Current and Voltage Parameters of Digital Circuitry (Screencast)
In this interactive learning object, students read about the voltage and current parameters commonly found on a data sheet. A brief quiz completes the activity.
GMAW Process Variable Definitions
By Jessie Jelinski
The learner will understand and be able to apply the common welding variables of the GMAW process.
Tri-State Buffer
Students observe the operation of a tri-state buffer used in digital electronics. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Press Brake - Loading Punches and Dies
The student reads about the procedures for loading punches and turning a die block in an up-acting hydraulic press brake. The safe handling of press brake tooling is also illustrated.
The Engine Lathe
This document is a visual and text description of the engine lathe.
Drill Grinding Procedures - Web Thinning
In this document you'll review drill grinding procedures and web thinning diagrams.
Safety - Hydraulic Iron Worker
In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for persons using a hydraulic iron worker and takes a short quiz.
Cutting Slots and Keyseats
In this video, we’ll explore how to cut a keyseat.
The Open-Collector Logic Device
In this animated object, learners view the operation of an open-collector inverter with and without a pull-up resistor.
Changing Gears and Setting the Backlash
In this video, you’ll learn how to make changes to an engine lathe.
Review: Cutting Speeds & RPM Calculations for Drilling
This review tests the student's knowledge of cutting speeds and RPM calculations for drilling machines.
Task Roles in Effective Teams
By Andrea Krabbe
The learner will identify individual roles that help teams accomplish goals.
Using an Edge Finder
The learner will use an edge finder to locate the edge of a workpiece.
Pick Your Partners
By Dave Bunnow
In this scenario for working in teams, the learner reads profiles of six company employees and then chooses three people to work on a team on which the learner will also serve. The learner writes a justification of his/her decisions.
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.
Marvel Saw: Clearing Out a Job
In this simulation, learners follow steps to clear out a job that had been previously created.
Print Reading: Angled Mount
Learners test their ability to visualize an angled mount in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.