Cutting Tapers using the Taper Attachment
By Kelly Curran
This video will show you how to setup and cut a taper using a taper attachment.
Cutting Tapers Using the Tailstock Offset Method
In this video, you’ll explore how to calculate, setup, and cut a taper using the tailstock offset method.
Cutting Speeds & RPM Calculations
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
Cutting Slots and Keyseats
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll explore how to cut a keyseat.
Cutting Fluids Types and Uses
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting fluid types and uses.
Cutting Fluids - Coolant Inspection Project
This project sheet outlines the steps for coolant inspection and charging.
Current and Voltage Parameters of Digital Circuitry (Screencast)
By Patrick Hoppe
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.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing a Process
By Chris Jossart
In this interactive object, learners follow six steps for analyzing a process in a manufacturing setting. This activity includes a drag-and-drop exercise and textboxes where learners post their ideas.
Creating Histograms
By Mary Lee Rudnick-Kaun
Students follow steps to transfer data from a list to a histogram.
Communicating in the Workplace
By Jennifer Heinritz
Compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with effective communication in the workplace with those that enhance listening skills and career performance.
CNC Control Features
By Terry Tower
In this learning activity you'll discover the features of a Puma Daewoo O-T CNC Lathe Control panel.
Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
This document lists the safety equipment to be used in the machine shop.
Clock Pulse Triggering of Flip-Flops (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
This screencast shows the symbols used to represent the type of pulse required at the clock input to activate flip-flops.
Chuck Maintenance
This document gives an overview of chuck maintenance.
Chordal Distances
By Barbara Anderegg
Students review how to use chordal distances to locate bolt hole circle locations. They then take a 10-question quiz to test their knowledge.
Characteristics of the TTL Series
Learners read the characteristics of the TTL series. Examples are given and subfamilies are compared.
Changing Gears and Setting the Backlash
In this video, you’ll learn how to make changes to an engine lathe.
Change Model: How to Change
By Barbara Liang
Learners reflect on their own attitudes toward change and list them in the order they might experience them. In a separate exercise, they prioritize the actions a group might take when faced with change in the workplace.
Cascading Magnitude Comparators
Learners read an explanation of how to connect two 7485 ICs to compare binary numbers by creating an 8-bit comparator. Diagrams and charts are presented.
Carbide Tool Geometry
The learner will use the ANSI Insert Identification System to identify and select carbide tools.
Calibrating a Depth Micrometer (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll review the steps for calibrating the length of depth micrometer measuring rods.
Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds
This document is a visual and text description of Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds on a lathe.
Calculating Lengths for Tube Bending
By Dave Hoffman
The learner reads an explanation of how to determine lengths for tubing and pipe bending and then performs calculations in an interactive exercise. Two methods for determining angle bends are shown. A calculator is required.
Calculating Force for Punching
Users calculate the tonnage required to punch holes in a specific base metal. The formula to be used is provided along with the tensile strength for various metals. A calculator is required.
Calculating Feed Speeds for Twist Drills
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.