Kanban
By Weldon Faull
Learners read how kanban is used in production control.
Calculating Belt Velocity and Horsepower
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this interactive object, learners are given the RPM, the pulley diameter, and the force, and proceed to calculate belt velocity and horsepower.
The Twelve Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Following a "cut the fat" theme, learners click on 12 drawings of pigs to read about the principles of lean manufacturing.
TPM: Total Productive Maintenance
By Kaye Krueger
Learners read how Total Productive Maintenance can prevent breakdowns, defects, and a variety of other losses.
Introduction to Converting Between Degree Minute Second and Decimal Degree
By Steve Whitmoyer
In this learning activity you'll practice converting between degree minute second and decimal degree.
Critical Position
By James Bourassa
In this animated object, learners examine the situation that occurs when any two links of a mechanism lie in the same plane or on a straight line. Crank-sliders and crank-rockers are shown.
Setup Reduction/Quick Changeover
Learners view steps to reduce changeover time in a manufacturing operation.
Icons and Symbols of Value Stream Mapping
In this interactive object, learners view the icons and symbols used most frequently in value steam mapping. A matching activity completes the object.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Degree of Saturation
Students read how to determine and calculate the degree of saturation for a given sample of soil or aggregate based on the weight-volume relationship.
Waste in the Office
Learners view examples of waste in an office environment and are asked to consider what they can do to eliminate or reduce waste in their own workplace.
Kanban: Your Signal for Action
In this animated object, users view how a kanban signals production to start.
Horizontal Curve Components
Learners view a horizontal curve and mouse over the diagram to read descriptions of its components and related equations.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Reciprocal Function for Complex Numbers
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine the correct method for calculating complex reciprocals. The solution for total impedance of a parallel circuit in rectangular form is shown.
Strength of Materials: The Centroid of a Triangle
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the area and centroid of a triangle.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using the Reciprocal Function for Complex Numbers
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using complex reciprocals in a TI-86 calculator. The solution of total impedance of a parallel circuit in rectangular form is shown.
Electronic WorkBench: The Bode Plotter
Electronic WorkBench has a virtual instrument called "The Bode Plotter." Students view the proper set-up and use of this device.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using the Memory Function
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using the internal memory of a TI-86 calculator.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Exponent Function
This primer introduces the student to the proper use of the "EE" function to perform calculations on very large or very small numbers.
An Introduction to the Digital Multimeter
In this learning activity you'll explore the functions and proper operation of a digital multimeter.
Calculating Belt Length (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners follow steps to determine the proper starting belt length for a timing, flat, or v-belt drive.
Who Wants to Be an "Engin-aire?" -- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about nonferrous metals and alloys using a game show format. Immediate feedback is provided.
Lean Culture
Learners look through a telescope to see what a company chooses to focus on when making decisions about productivity, reducing waste, retraining, solving problems, and motivating employees.
Six Sigma Methodology
Learners read what the letters DMAIC stand for and then complete a matching activity.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Complex Number Conversion
This primer introduces the student to the proper method of complex number conversion on a TI-86 calculator.
Weight- Volume Relationships: Dry Density
Students read how to determine and calculate the dry density for a given sample of soil or aggregate based on the mass-volume relationship.