Radiation Pyrometer Temperature Sensors
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine how a radiation pyrometer converts the frequency of electromagnetic waves to a temperature reading.
Feedback System Application
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine a heat exchanger as an example of an automated closed-loop system.
Motor Control Circuits
Learners examine an electric motor control circuit that uses a motor starter module. This activity has audio content.
Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
By Kelly Curran
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
Lathe Lubrication
This document gives an overview of lathe lubrication.
Lathes: Groove & Thread Relieving
This document is a visual and text description of grooving and thread relieving on a lathe.
Lathes: Turning Stainless Steel
This document is a visual and text description of turning stainless steel on a lathe.
BCD-to-Seven Segment Decoder
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners will understand how binary-coded decimal information is decoded and used to drive a seven-segment display.
Synchronous Motors
In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.
Relative Permeability
This learning activity presents information on how the type of material used for the core material of an inductor affects the inductors value in henries.
Ammco Brake Lathe Controls
By Bill Heesaker
In this animated activity, learners examine the various controls that operate an Ammco brake lathe.
DC/AC I: Unit 10 Sample Exam
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners answer eight questions about capacitors. Help pages are available.
Internal Circuits of an Inductive Proximity Sensor
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of various circuits that are internal to the inductive proximity sensor.
Lathe Project: Boring with a Steady Rest
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Oscilloscope Coupling Switch
Learners read a description of the function of the coupling switch on an oscilloscope and how its setting affects measurements of DC, AC, and combined voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Programming Hurco Controller – CNC
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll practice operating the Hurco Controller in the CNC mode.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Clearing a Job
The student learns how to delete a job after it is programmed in the Marvel PCII.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Non-Inverting Amplifier
Students are introduced to the non-inverting amplifier configuration. The formulas for closed loop gain and bandwidth are shown, and an example is given.
Pressure Measurement Scales (Screencast)
Learners compare the three scales used in pressure measurements: gage, absolute, and vacuum. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Converting Rotational Velocity to Linear Velocity (Screencast)
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Students view an example of how to convert rotational velocity to linear velocity. They then work practice problems.
Grinding Safety for Welders
By Jessie Jelinski
The learner will...be able to safely use grinding equipment in the welding and metal fabrication shop.
GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
Inductive Reactance Demonstration 1
Learners view video clips showing how coiled wire provides more resistance to AC current flow than uncoiled wire.
Power Roller - Part Identification
In this learning activity you'll review the parts of a three-roll power roller and practice identifying them.