In this simulation activity, the lubrication fluid in a milling machine is tested, the condition of its 24 drill bits are inspected and identified before replacing those that are defective.

In this animated activity, learners read about air loss in a pneumatic system and ways to reduce the leakage. The object includes audio.

In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.

Studies show that more than 75 percent of all hydraulic system failures are a direct result of unclean oil. In this interactive object, learners examine the three primary types of hydraulic system filters. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners study the method of using more than one track and quadrature modes to improve the resolution of an optical encoder. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the two types of optical encoders used in automation applications: incremental and absolute. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the internal components of an optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the animated activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a robot using the integral control mode to overcome a steady state.

The operation and characteristics of an absolute optical encoder used in automation applications are presented.