Brain Exercise: Visualization #1
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this interactive object, learners practice their 3D visualization skills by identifying the correct isometric view of an object. Front, side, and top orthographic views are shown.
Lathe Project: Turning Between Centers
By Thaddeus Hetzer
Learners read work instructions and view a drawing for turning between centers on a lathe.
Safety - Rigging & Lifting
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review rigging and lifting.
Depth Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of depth measurement using the depth micrometer.
Changing Gears and Setting the Backlash
In this video, you’ll learn how to make changes to an engine lathe.
Angular Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
Print Reading: Holder
Learners test their ability to visualize a holder in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Programming the Hurco Controller - "CNC"
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning object you'll become familiar with the Hurco Controller in full CNC mode.
Lathe Project: Straight Diameters - Screw Jack Screw
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Lathe Project: Alternate Thread Forms - Left Hand Threads
Facing on a Lathe
This video clip shows facing on an engine lathe.
Inside Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of inside measurement.
Project Sheet: Angle Plate Part 1
Overview of the Bridgeport Milling Machine
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll identify the parts that make up the Bridgeport and learn how it works.
Brain Exercise: Visualization #2
In this interactive object, learners practice their 3D visualization skills by identifying the correct isometric view of an object.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Clearing a Job
The student learns how to delete a job after it is programmed in the Marvel PCII.
GD&T: Geometric Characteristic Symbols
In this interactive object, learners test their knowledge of 14 geometric tolerance control symbols.
Using an Indicator
By Janet Braun, Barbara Anderegg
Students read about the basics of using an indicator.
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.
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Common Abbreviations
In this interactive object, learners read the common abbreviations used in engineering drawings and then test their knowledge in three short exercises.
GD&T - The Feature Control Frame
In this interactive object, learners examine geometric characteristic symbols, tolerances, datum feature symbols, and other control frame information. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Chuck Maintenance
This document gives an overview of chuck maintenance.
Lathe - Cutting Tool Shapes
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting tool shapes.
Lathes - Feed Rate Calculations
This document is a visual and text description of lathe feed rate calculations.
Lathe Project: O. D. Threading