Process Control Tutorial: The Chocolate Milk Machine
By Jon Stenerson
Students view the operation of a process controls system and examine the components and their function to prepare to work with the actual system.
Kaizen
By Kaye Krueger
Learners read a brief description of Kaizen and how it helps to eliminate waste in a process.
GD&T - The Feature Control Frame (Screencast)
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this screencast, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing: The Feature Control Frame, learners examine geometric characteristic symbols, tolerances, datum feature symbols, and other control frame information.
Statics - Trig: The Law of Cosines Using a TI-36X Calculator
By Steve Whitmoyer
Learners apply the Law of Cosines to determine forces using a TI-36X calculator in this animated object.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Void Ratio
Students read how to determine and calculate the void ratio for a given sample of soil or aggregate based on the weight-volume relationship.
Displacement and Velocity Ratios
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this animated object, learners examine formulas for displacement and velocity ratios. They also view examples and calculate velocity and the velocity ratio.
Who Wants to Be an "Engin-aire?" -- Heat Treatment
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about the heat treatment of metals using a game show format. Immediate feedback is provided.
TI-86 Scientific Calculator: The Simultaneous Equation Solver
By Patrick Hoppe
Students follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to use the SIMULT function on this scientific calculator.
Converting Rotational Velocity to Linear Velocity (Screencast)
Students view an example of how to convert rotational velocity to linear velocity. They then work practice problems.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Using the Log Function
This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using the log function on a TI-86 calculator.
Strength of Materials: An Introduction to Centroids
In this animated object, learners examine how to find the center of gravity of a steel rod and of a two-dimensional shape.
Crank Slider Velocity
By James Bourassa
In this animated object, learners identify the basic parts and operation of a crank slider mechanism. They also follow the steps to use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a slider component.
Mechanical Advantage (Screencast)
Learners apply lever ratios to calculate the mechanical advantage in basic mechanisms.
Quick-Return Mechanism Velocity Calculations
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the maximum velocity of the work stroke and the return stroke.
Heijunka
Learners view a heijunka box and read how this tool is used for scheduling production in a pull system.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: The Mode Function (Setting Up Your Calculator)
The learner examines the setup process of a TI-83 Plus calculator. The process is demonstrated and examples are given.
Cellular Manufacturing
Learners read about the benefits of grouping machines together for an efficient flow of the product.
Internal Combustion Engine Jeopardy
Learners answer questions about internal combustion engines using a game board format. This learning object can be used individually, in small groups, or as a class activity to provide an alternative self-assessment tool.
Crank Rocker Velocity
In this animated and interactive object, learners use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a rocker or lever. Learners test their knowledge in an exercise at the end of the activity.
Powers of Ten: The Proper Use of Symbols (Screencast)
Students read about the six common terms used to represent the powers of ten in the field of electronics and complete two matching exercises.
Matchless Manufacturing Company: An Exercise in Lean Thinking
By Dan Ost
In this interactive lesson, students use critical thinking to determine the best lean manufacturing initiative when solving problems for the fictitious Batchless Manufacturing Company.
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Sheet Sizes
In this animated and interactive object, learners view American National Standard and International Standard sheet sizes. A quiz completes the activity.
Strength of Materials: The Centroid of a Semicircle
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the area and centroid of a semicircle.
Surface Texture Symbols
Learners examine the symbols and values that control surface roughness, waviness, and lay. A brief quiz completes the object.
Torque Sequence of Two Mating Surfaces
In this interactive object, learners demonstrate the proper tightening sequence for mechanically joining two mating surfaces.