Part Alignment on the Coordinate Measurement Machine
By John Stewart
In this animated object, learners examine how to align a part on the 1808 CMM.
Up/Down-Counter Application
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.
Using Layout Semi-Precision for a Part
By Erich Krowas
You will be guided through doing a precision layout a part from a drawing.
Grinding a Twist Drill
By Jim Kitchen
This video will demonstrate proper grinding procedures for grinding a twist drill on a grinder.
Working With Independent Chucks
This video will demonstrate working with independent chucks on an engine lathe.
Sine Wave Fundamentals
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine the characteristics of a sine wave and the various ways to describe it including Vp, Vp-p, Vrms, Vavg, and frequency.
Angle Turning with a Compound Rest
This video will demonstrate angle turning with a compound rest on an engine lathe.
Drill Press Setup and Operation
This video will walk through the setup and operation of an upright Drill Press.
PLC Shift Registers
By Terry Bartelt, Tom Yapp
In this animated activity, learners study how a PLC performs a shift operation. The learning object covers data movement, data entry, PLC wiring, PLC shift register introductions, and programming for a paint can operation.
Using an Inside Micrometer
Walk through of how using an inside micrometer for measurement.
Measuring Inside Diameter Using Telescoping Gages
By Jeff Theys
This video shows how to measure the inside diameter of a part using telescoping gages.
Turning Between Centers
Video Overview of turning between centers on a lathe.
Proportional Control Amplifier
Learners examine the operation of a proportional control amplifier and the two ways that it is programmed using proportional gain or proportional band. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Pedestal Grinder Review
By Kelly Curran
This review assesses the student's ability to use a Pedestal Grinder.
Jig Mill Operations
Overview of Jig Mill Operations.
Calculating Speeds and Feeds for Milling Machines
This video will walk through how to calculate speeds and feeds for drilling parts on a milling machine.
Adjustable Parallels
This video will demonstrate using adjustable parallels to measure a part.
Haas CNC Vertical Machining Center Operations
Operational overview of the Haas CNC vertical machining center.
How Material Condition Modifiers Affect Geometric Tolerances
By Janet Braun
This activity will review determining geometric tolerances for a part.
Measuring a Hole Diameter Using Small Hole Gages
This video shows how to measure a hole diameter of a part using small hole gages.
Hacksaws Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to identify a hacksaw correctly.
Sequencer Output Instruction for the SLC-500 PLC
By Craig Hemken
Learners examine the fundamental concepts of sequencer output instruction. A simulated example shows a sequencer in operation.
Power Tapping on a Bridgeport Milling Machine
This video will demonstrate power tapping on a Bridgeport milling machine.
Tap and Dies Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use taps and dies.
Lathe Operations in Chucks: Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe operations in chucks.