Angular Measurement
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
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.
Setting Up and Using an Offset Boring Head
By Erich Krowas
This video will examine the parts of an offset boring head, and how to setup and use the head.
Using an Indicator
By Janet Braun, Barbara Anderegg
Students read about the basics of using an indicator.
Metric Micrometer
By scott vanhulle
The learner will measure and record dimensions using a metric micrometer to an accuracy of plus or minus .01 of a millimeter.
Steel Rule Types
In this learning activity you'll review different types of steel rules used in manufacturing.
General Shop Safety - Housekeeping
In this learning object you'll view a list of ways to keep the area around the machine shop safe.
Marvel Saw: Interactive Programming - Manual Mode
By Dave Hoffman
In this simulation, learners follow a series of steps to operate the Marvel Saw PCII in the manual mode. This activity includes a video clip.
General Machine Safety Considerations
This text document lists 27 safety items to consider in a machine shop.
Micrometer Adjustment
In this document you'll review the micrometer adjustments.
Lathe Project: Lock Collars
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Drill Press Parts
In this learning activity you'll explore parts of the drill press.
Using a Steady Rest
In this video, you’ll learn how to set up a long piece of tubing using a steady rest, so that you can bore the ends for a bearing.
Layout Project : V-Block Clamps
In this learning activity you'll review a drawing and steps to complete an activity.
Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
This document lists the safety equipment to be used in the machine shop.
Lathe Project: Screw Jack Body (Internal Thread Cutting)
General Shop Safety - Hazardous Materials Safety (SDS)
In this learning activity you'll review the hazardous materials safety document which display an example of a SDS or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
Basic Types of Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review basic types of drilling machines.
Mounting and Indicating a Vise
In this video, you’ll explore how to use a vise on a Bridgeport mill to securely hold your workpiece.
Squaring the Toolhead
In this video, we’ll go over the necessary steps to square the toolhead on a Bridgeport mill.
Vernier Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll follow 11 steps to take measurements using a Vernier caliper.
Facing and Center Drilling Using a Four-Jaw Chuck
In this video, you’ll explore how to set up the chuck, face your part using a left-handed and right-handed tool, center drilling, and facing the part to length.
Marvel Saw: Interactive Programming - CNC
In this simulation, learners follow 10 steps to program a job to saw metal. This activity includes a video clip.
Press Brake - Loading Punches and Dies
The student reads about the procedures for loading punches and turning a die block in an up-acting hydraulic press brake. The safe handling of press brake tooling is also illustrated.
The Engine Lathe
This document is a visual and text description of the engine lathe.