Learners consider the factors that determine how well an inductive proximity sensor can detect an object. Those factors are size, position, and the material from which the target is made. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners observe the waveforms in a circuit in which a triac controls the brightness of a lamp’s light. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Students read step-by-step instructions for determining the square root of a number using the TI-86 calculator.

In this animated object, learners view a race of two boats as an example of how the derivative function of a PID controller shortens the time duration of an operation.

Picture of Adira hydraulic shear's operator's panel with part identification and instructions on how to start and stop the shear as well as setting stroke (cutting length).

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.

The learner reads about safety considerations for operating a hydraulic metal shear. Text, graphics and a brief assessment are included.

In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for persons using a hydraulic iron worker and takes a short quiz.

In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for using hydraulic press brakes.