Calculating Horsepower, RPM, and Torque
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the formula for horsepower and work practice problems.
Comparing Hydraulics and Pneumatics
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the differences and similarities between hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of hydraulic directional control valves and the internal components that divert the fluid.
Pressure Measurements in Inches of Water Column
Learners read how inches of water column is used as a unit of pressure measurement. Practical applications and a conversion formula to psi are included.
Hydraulic Systems
In this animated activity, learners examine the three main segments of a hydraulic system: power supply, control, and output. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Hydraulic System Pressure
In this animated activity, learners observe how pressure values throughout a hydraulic system are developed based on pump pressure and the size of the load.
The Absolute Rotary Encoder
By cebery
The learner will gain an understanding of robot motion control by comprehending the fundamentals of the encoder.
Reading a P&ID Loop
Learners follow steps for reading a P&ID diagram of a closed-loop circuit.
The Six-Axis Robot
The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.
The Purge Level Measurement Method
In this animated object, learners examine how the purge pressure system is used to measure levels of material. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Types of Motion Instructions
The learner will identify the types of motion instructions used for programming a robot.
Selector Switch Labeling
In this animated object, learners examine the method of interpreting the truth tables for two-position and three-position selector switches on ladder logic circuit diagrams.
Pascal's Law and Hydraulics
Using the principle of Pascal's Law, the learner will interpret the gauge readings in a hydraulic system to determine when the system is operating properly under various load conditions and when there is a defect.
Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
The Multiplication of Force by a Hydraulic System
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine a depiction of how force is multiplied by a larger cylinder when pressure from a pump is applied to a smaller cylinder. A short quiz completes the activity.
The PLC Examine-On Instruction
Learners examine an animated view of the operation and programming requirements of a PLC Examine-On instruction. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Motor Starter Protection
Learners examine the ways in which a motor starter circuit is protected by a main circuit breaker and overload heaters when there is excessive current.
Dynamic Braking Circuits
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of a dynamic braking circuit used to quickly stop a motor.
Designing a Cylinder Dwell Circuit
This animated lesson shows how a ladder circuit uses timer-on delays to cause an extrusion machine to operate.
The Force of a Hydraulic Cylinder
In this interactive object, learners read how to determine the force created by a hydraulic cylinder during extension and retraction. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Elementary AC Generator
Learners view animations showing the operation of the internal parts of an AC generator. A short quiz completes the activity.
Concepts of Programming 6: Pseudocode Structure of Assigning Data to Variables
By Jason Vosters
Understand the pseudocode structure of variable declarations, a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
Determining Hydraulic Cylinder Size
Students read how to calculate the size of a hydraulic cylinder that is required for a particular application. Mathematical formulas are provided.
P&ID General Instrument Symbols
Learners study the types of symbols used on a P&ID diagram to indicate instruments. A quiz completes the activity.