Transistor Fundamentals: E-MOSFETs, the Ohmic Region
By Patrick Hoppe
The ohmic region of the E-MOSFET is identified. Formulas are given to determine the proper operation in the ohmic region. An example of circuit analysis is also given.
General Shop Safety - Rigging & Lifting
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review rigging and lifting as well as signals for crane movement.
Indirect Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of indirect measurement.
Reading the Title Block
By Jessie Jelinski
In this activity we’ll explain what a title block is and how to read the information it holds.
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #10
In this interactive object, learners determine the Vp, Vp-p, Vrms, Vavg, and the frequency of a sine wave that is displayed on an oscilloscope screen.
Parallel Capacitance
In this learning activity you'll review the steps for determining the total capacitance of a parallel circuit and work practice problems.
Impedance: Parallel to Series Conversion
Students view the formulas to be used to convert a parallel impedance to a series impedance.
Current Source Approximations
Learners examine first and second approximations and view examples of a "stiff" current source.
Standard Calibration Procedure
By Terry Bartelt
Learners follow steps to calibrate a transmitter used in process control applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The DC Motor
Learners examine the wiring of the primary components of the three types of DC motors, series, shunt, and compound. The operational characteristics of each type of motor are described. A quiz completes the activity.
Lathe - Cutting Tool Shapes
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting tool shapes.
General Safety - Ears and Face
In this learning activity you'll review the safety equipment used to protect a worker's face and ears.
Layout Procedures
This document gives the procedures for layout on the surface of material.
Sine Wave Fundamentals: Practice Problem #8
HURCO Controller – Interactive Programming - Manual
By Dave Hoffman
Learners are asked to control the Adira press brake following the same steps they would if working on the actual machine.
Lathe Project: Tapers with a Taper Attachment - Gear Spindle
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Lathe Project: Turning with a Follower Rest
Project Sheet - Sawing 2
This project gives a drawing and steps to complete the activity.
Project Sheet: Angle Plate Part 2
Ohmmeter Measurement Connections
Learners read a step-by-step approach on how to connect an ohmmeter when making measurements in this interactive lesson.
Voltage Regulation
In this animated activity, learners examine how the speed of a motor may change if the voltage from the power source fluctuates due to power line irregularities. This lesson has audio content.
Lathes - Speed & Feed Setting
This document is a visual and text description of lathe speed and feed settings.
Lockout / Tagout
In this learning activity you'll review the information and images on lockout and tagout procedures.
What Is Current?
By Tim Tewalt, Patrick Hoppe
Learners study an animation that shows how a battery charge reduces over time and when varying resistance values are placed in a series circuit. Ten review questions complete the activity.
Converting Between Standard and Metric Measurements
As a welder, you'll need to know how to convert between standard and metric measurements. Try this activity to practice converting between these two measurements. A conversion chart is provided to help you complete this work.