Understanding the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
By Jessie Jelinski
The learner will understand the structural organization of the SDS and be able to find pertinent safety information using the SDS.
Hydraulic Shear - Part Identification
By Dave Hoffman
The student is shown and then identifies the parts of a hydraulic shear.
Quality Basics: Quality Standards
By Mary Lee Rudnick-Kaun
In this learning activity you'll read descriptions of military standards, ANSI, ISO, calibration system standards and audit system reference standards. These topics would be important for the CQT (certified quality technician).
Lathe Project: Straight Diameters - Screw Jack Screw
By Kelly Curran
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Optical Comparator: Establishing a Reference Frame on the Starrett HB 400
By Barbara Anderegg
In this interactive learning object, learners read how to compensate for a part not mounted perfectly parallel to the machine axis.
Lathe Maintenance
This document gives an overview of lathe maintenance.
Creating Histograms
Students follow steps to transfer data from a list to a histogram.
Retaining Information: A Key to Safety
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners rank the most efficient ways in which workers retain information and create their own plan for improvement.
Safety - Tubing Bender
In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for using a tubing/pipe bender.
Lathe Project: Grinding a Threading Tool
Calculating Board Feet (Screencast)
By Patrick Molzahn
Learners review the process for calculating board feet and use virtual samples to practice the process.
Cylindrical Grinder Components - Photos
In this learning object you'll review color photographs of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.
The Planetary Gear Drive
By cebery
The learner will understand the design of a planetary gear drive and its advantages and disadvantages.
GMAW Modes of Transfer
The learner will identify the advantages and disadvantages of the four modes of GMAW transfer.
Using Fire Extinguishers
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
By the end of this learning activity, you’ll know how to understand, use, and maintain different types of fire extinguishers.
Lathe Project: Spindle Lock Knob
Eagle Power Roller - Operator's Control Panel
In this learning activity you'll discover how the Eagle Power Roller control panel operates.
Negative Roles: How They Affect Teamwork (Video)
Learners identify negative roles, match statements characteristic of each role, and relate how they have handled negative teams.
Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
Lathe Lubrication
This document gives an overview of lathe lubrication.
Lathes: Groove & Thread Relieving
This document is a visual and text description of grooving and thread relieving on a lathe.
Lathes: Turning Stainless Steel
This document is a visual and text description of turning stainless steel on a lathe.
Synchronous Motors
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
Ammco Brake Lathe Controls
By Bill Heesaker
In this animated activity, learners examine the various controls that operate an Ammco brake lathe.
Lathe Project: Boring with a Steady Rest