Using a Sine Bar
By Janet Braun
The learner will use the deceptively simple sine bar to measure angles to minutes or even half minutes.
Calculating Bend Allowance for Press Brake Forming
By Dave Hoffman
Introduces two methods of determining bend allowance; one is simple and is an approximate, the other is more precise. Interactive part has learner calculate bend allowance and blank size.
Visual Logic Basic Programming: Using Flow Charts
By Jason Vosters
In this learning activity you'll understand what flow charts are and how they're used to create computer programs.
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
By cebery
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
Improving Your Welding Technique
By Jessie Lloyd
Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.
Setting Up a Wire Feeder for GMAW
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow steps that begin with choosing the correct drive roll and include feeding the electrode wire from the spool to the welding gun.
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
Pedestal Grinder Procedures
By Kelly Curran
This lesson gives the student an overview of grinding wheels and pedestal grinder procedures.
The MOD Number
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners read how to calculate the MOD number and how it is used.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
By Terry Bartelt, Pat Jensen
Explore the different types of personal protective equipment, which protects you against workplace hazards
Lathe Project: Turning Using a Digital Readout
By Thaddeus Hetzer
Users read work instructions and view a drawing and calculations for turning on a lathe using a digital readout.
Understanding Circular Robotic Motions
The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.
Designing a Ladder Diagram
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated object, learners examine the design of a ladder circuit that provides manual control to a water pumping system. Students also study modifications to the circuit as the complexity of the system increases.
The Welder's Tool Bag
In this learning object, you’ll explore what tools should be a part of every welding tool bag.
Sizing an Automatic Car Wash Interceptor
By Randy Lorge
Learners follow steps for sizing a car wash interceptor according to the Wisconsin Administrative Plumbing Code. A quiz completes the activity. (Hover your mouse in lower right corner to see the next button)
The JK Flip-Flop
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, learners view the input and output leads of a JK flip-flop. They also see how it functions in each mode of operation. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Types of Power Sources for Gas Metal Arc Welding
Learners view wire feed power sources ranging from 110-volt, single phase units to 460-volt, three-phase units. A description and photos of each are provided.
Units of Measurement
By Barbara Anderegg
In this learning activity you'll explore units of measurement.
SMAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the characteristics of common, carbon steel shielded metal arc welding electrodes, which fall under American Welding Society specification A5.1.
Serial-In Serial-Out Shift Register
In this animated activity, students view the operation of a 4-bit serial-in serial-out register. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
AND Gates
In this learning activity you'll describe the operation of an AND gate by using a truth table, a waveform diagram, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written definition.
The Multiplexer/Demultiplexer IC Data Transfer Circuit
In this animated activity, the learner examines how a 74150 IC multiplexer and a 74154 IC demultiplexer work together when their data select lines are connected to the same input devices.
The Universal NOR Gate
Learners read how the NOR gate can be configured to obtain the other common logic gates. Schematics and Boolean expressions demonstrate how the AND, OR, and Hex Inverter functions are achieved through the use of only NOR gates
Electrical Shocks
In this learning activity, we’ll explore the impact of electric shock on the human body.
NAND Gates
In this learning activity you'll explore the operation of a NAND gate using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.