Cutting Fluids Types and Uses
By Kelly Curran
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting fluid types and uses.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 2
By Patrick Hoppe
In this interactive object, students work 11 practice problems and solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Series Capacitance: Practice Problems
Students work six practice problems to determine the total capacitance of a series circuit. Immediate feedback is given.
The Work Performed in a Hydraulic System
By Terry Bartelt
In this interactive object, learners examine how work is performed in foot-pounds by a hydraulic system that uses a pump and cylinder. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Impedance Matching
Learners examine the impedance matching capability of a transformer and how to select the proper turns ratio to achieve this function. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Parallel RC Circuit Practice Problems
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this interactive object, students calculate capacitive reactance, impedance, current, and power in parallel RC circuits.
Troubleshooting a Faulty JK Flip-Flop
In this animated object, learners examine the recommended procedure for troubleshooting a defective JK flip-flop using a logic pulser and probe.
Excess Gain of Optical Sensors
In this animated activity, learners examine how to change the gain of an optical sensor to overcome environmental conditions and distance.
Standard Transmission Signals
Learners examine animations of the most common transmission signals used in automated systems, such as 4 mA to 20 mA, 3 psi to 15 psi, and 0 to 10 volts. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Temperature Emissivity of Non-Blackbodies (Screencast)
Learners study the effect of reflected and transmitted energy on the measurement of emitted energy by a non-blackbody. A short quiz completes the activity.
Types of Drill Materials Used When Drilling
In this document you'll review photos of different types of drilling tools.
Successfully Completing Your Weld Test
By Jessie Jelinski
The learner will...review the process for successfully completing a weld procedure specification for weld testing in the educational setting.
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 10
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #8
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance, total current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Safety - Hydraulic Press Brakes
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll review safety considerations for using hydraulic press brakes.
Lathe Project: Top Handle Body
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Power Factor
Learners read about the concepts of true power, reactive power, and apparent power, and are introduced to the power factor formula. A short quiz completes the activity.
Total Impedance of a Series Circuit Using Complex Numbers
Students view several examples of how to determine the total impedance of a series circuit. The "j" term is used in all of the calculations.
Parts Make an Assembly
By Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the relationship of individual parts in an assembly drawing. Assembly drawing notes, fabricated and purchased parts, and sectional views are explained briefly.
Sequence Valves
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners view an animation of a sequence valve in operation and examine the valve’s internal structure.
Repetitive Cylinder Cycling
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of a pneumatic cylinder that continuously cycles by extending and retracting.
Incremental Optical Encoders
Learners study the operation and characteristics of an incremental optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Lathe Turning Machine Types
In this learning activity you'll explore Lathe Turning Machines.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Students read a definition of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and view examples of its use.