Angular Measurement
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
Angular Measurement Review
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of angular measurement in this 10-question quiz.
Basic Symbols Used in Engineering Drawings
By Kelly Curran, Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the drawing symbols used for counterbore, countersink, spotface, radius, diameter, and depth. In the quiz that completes the activity, they associate these symbols with machining applications.
Basic Types of Dimensioning Used in Engineering Drawings
Learners examine the basic types of dimensioning including unidirectional and aligned systems, and linear, aligned, angled, arrowless, chain, datum, chart, tabular, radius, diameter, typical, and reference dimensions.
Basic Types of Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review basic types of drilling machines.
Basic Types of Lines Used in Engineering Drawings
In this highly interactive object, learners associate basic line types and terms with engineering drawing geometry. A quiz completes the activity.
Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds
This document is a visual and text description of Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds on a lathe.
Carbide Tool Geometry
The learner will use the ANSI Insert Identification System to identify and select carbide tools.
Changing Gears and Setting the Backlash
In this video, you’ll learn how to make changes to an engine lathe.
Chuck Maintenance
This document gives an overview of chuck maintenance.
Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
This document lists the safety equipment to be used in the machine shop.
Cutting Fluids - Coolant Inspection Project
This project sheet outlines the steps for coolant inspection and charging.
Cutting Fluids Types and Uses
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting fluid types and uses.
Cutting Speeds & RPM Calculations
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
Cutting Tapers Using the Tailstock Offset Method
In this video, you’ll explore how to calculate, setup, and cut a taper using the tailstock offset method.
Cutting Tapers using the Taper Attachment
This video will show you how to setup and cut a taper using a taper attachment.
Cylindrical Grinder Components
In this learning object you'll review the components of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.
Cylindrical Grinder Components - Photos
In this learning object you'll review color photographs of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.
Cylindrical Grinder Components Review
Using this learning object, students will be able to assess their knowledge of cylindrical grinder components.
Darex Drill Grinder
In this document you'll review the Darex Drill Grinder.
Depth Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of depth measurement using the depth micrometer.
Depth Micrometer Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 20 questions identifying depth micrometer measurements.
Dial Caliper: Measurements Review
The student is asked to identify measurements on a dial caliper.
Drill Grinding Procedures - Web Thinning
In this document you'll review drill grinding procedures and web thinning diagrams.
Drill Press Identification
This learning object assesses the learner's ability to recall the names and locations of the parts of a drill press. This assessment includes drill press type identification.
Drill Press Parts
In this learning activity you'll explore parts of the drill press.
Drill Press Work Holding Devices
In this document you'll review drill press work-holding devices.
Engine Lathe: Basic Components and Operation
In this video, you’ll explore the engine lathe, its basic components, and you’ll learn to operate its machine controls.
Facing and Center Drilling Using a Four-Jaw Chuck
In this video, you’ll explore how to set up the chuck, face your part using a left-handed and right-handed tool, center drilling, and facing the part to length.
Facing on a Lathe
This video clip shows facing on an engine lathe.
Feed Rate Calculations
This content gives the student a text and photo overview of feed rate calculations.
Files Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a file.
Fixed Gages Review
This interaction tests the student's knowledge of fixed gages.
Gage Block Combinations Review
By Kelly Curran, Janet Braun
In this learning activity you'll test your ability to select the proper gage blocks when making a stack.
General Machine Safety Considerations
This text document lists 27 safety items to consider in a machine shop.
General Safety - Ears and Face
In this learning activity you'll review the safety equipment used to protect a worker's face and ears.
General Shop Safety - Hazardous Materials Safety (SDS)
In this learning activity you'll review the hazardous materials safety document which display an example of a SDS or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
General Shop Safety - Housekeeping
In this learning object you'll view a list of ways to keep the area around the machine shop safe.
General Shop Safety - Rigging & Lifting
In this learning activity you'll review rigging and lifting as well as signals for crane movement.
General Shop Safety - Safety Rules
This document provides a list of shop safety rules.
General Shop Safety Test
This general shop safety test assesses the student's knowledge of acceptable safety practices associated with the machine shop.
Grinding Wheel Markings
In this learning object you'll explore wheel markings identifying the major factors in grinding wheel selection.
Hacksaws Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to identify a hacksaw correctly.
Indirect Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of indirect measurement.
Indirect Measurement Instruments
The learner will define indirect measurement, identify common indirect measuring tools, and select the proper measuring tool for the situation.
Indirect Measurement Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 10 questions on indirect measuring devices and their uses.
Inside Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of inside measurement.
Lathe - Cutting Tool Shapes
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting tool shapes.
Lathe - Tapers with Taper Attachment
This document is a visual and text description of using tapers with a taper attachment on a lathe.
Lathe Accessories - Tool Holding
In this learning activity you'll explore lathe tool-holding techniques.
Lathe Construction - Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe construction.
Lathe Cutting Speed & RPM Calculations: Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
Lathe Cutting Speeds - RPM Calculations
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
Lathe Cutting Tools - Review
The student takes a quiz concerning lathe cutting tools.
Lathe Identification & Operations: Review
The student takes a quiz on identification and operations of an engine lathe.
Lathe Lubrication
This document gives an overview of lathe lubrication.
Lathe Maintenance
This document gives an overview of lathe maintenance.
Lathe Maintenance - Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe maintenance.
Lathe Operations -- Threading on a Lathe: Review
The student takes a quiz concerning lathe operations in chucks.
Lathe Operations Between Centers: Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe operations between centers.
Lathe Operations in Chucks: Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe operations in chucks.
Lathe Project: Thread Diameter Turning
This project gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Lathe Project: Alternate Thread Forms - Acme Threads
Lathe Project: Alternate Thread Forms - Metric Threads
Lathe Project: Boring with a Steady Rest
Lathe Project: Crank Handle Body
Lathe Project: Draw Tube (Internal Thread Cutting)
Lathe Project: Grinding a Grooving Tool
Lathe Project: Installing and Removing Work-holding Devices
This project gives steps to complete the activity.
Lathe Project: Lock Collars
Lathe Project: O. D. Threading
Lathe Project: Screw Jack Body (Internal Thread Cutting)
Lathe Project: Setting Speeds & Feeds
Lathe Project: Spindle Lock Knob
Lathe Project: Straight Diameters - Gear Spindle
Lathe Project: Straight Diameters - Screw Jack Screw
Lathe Project: Tapers & Radii - Index Pin
Lathe Project: Tapers with a Taper Attachment - Gear Spindle
Lathe Project: Top Handle Body
Lathe Project: Crank Handle
Lathe Project: Draw Tube
Lathe Project: Grinding a Threading Tool
Lathe Project: Lathe Operations - Grinding a Tool
Lathe Project: Process Planning - Tap Handle 2 (Casting Setup)
Lathe Project: Straight Turning Between Centers
Lathe Project: Tapers with Offset Tailstock - Lathe Center
This is a project that gives a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Lathe Project: Turning with a Follower Rest
Lathe Safety
In this document you'll review lathe safety rules.
Lathe Safety - Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe safety.
Lathe Turning Machine Types
In this learning activity you'll explore Lathe Turning Machines.
Lathe: Left-Hand Thread Cutting
This document is a visual and text description of left-hand thread cutting on a lathe.
Lathes - Metric Thread Cutting
This document is a visual and text description of metric thread cutting on a lathe.
Lathes - Speed & Feed Setting
This document is a visual and text description of lathe speed and feed settings.
Lathes - Tool Holding: Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe tool holding.
Lathes: Screw Thread Micrometer
This document is a visual and text description of using a screw thread micrometer with a lathe.
Lathes: Three Wire Method for Measuring Screws
This document is a visual and text description of the three-wire method for measuring screws for use with a lathe.
Lathes: Groove & Thread Relieving
This document is a visual and text description of grooving and thread relieving on a lathe.
Lathes: Tapers & Radii
This document is a visual and text description of tapers and radii on a lathe.
Lathes: Turning Stainless Steel
This document is a visual and text description of turning stainless steel on a lathe.
Layout Project: Tool Bit Grinding Gage
This project gives the student a drawing and steps to complete an activity.
Layout Procedures
This document gives the procedures for layout on the surface of material.
Layout Project : V-Block Clamps
In this learning activity you'll review a drawing and steps to complete an activity.
Layout Project: Drill & Tap Gage
In this learning object you'll review the steps to complete the layout of a part.
Layout Tools and Procedures Review
This interaction allows the student to test their knowledge of layout tools and procedures.
Lockout / Tagout
In this learning activity you'll review the information and images on lockout and tagout procedures.
Machine Tool Turning
The learner will understand the basics of machine turning including how a lathe works, the equipment used, and commonly used terms.
Metric Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a text and visual overview of metric measurement.
Metric Micrometer Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll review how to read a metric micrometer and use your knowledge to answer 12 questions.
Micrometer Adjustment
In this document you'll review the micrometer adjustments.
Micrometer Identification Review
The student identifies micrometer parts.
Micrometer Measurements Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 17 questions testing his/her ability to read an inch O.D. micrometer.
Norton Tool and Cutter Grinder Construction
In this learning activity you'll explore a Tool and Cutter Grinding machine and its components.
O.D. Turning on a Lathe
This video clip shows the outside diameter turning on an engine lathe.
Pedestal Grinder Procedures
This lesson gives the student an overview of grinding wheels and pedestal grinder procedures.
Pedestal Grinder Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a Pedestal Grinder.
Preparing Thread Cutting Tools
This document is a visual and text description of preparing thread cutting tools, primarily used on a lathe.
Print Reading: Angled Mount
Learners test their ability to visualize an angled mount in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Print Reading: Hub
Learners practice reading prints of a hub. They identify information located on the print and calculate missing dimensions.
Print Reading: An Alphabet of Lines in Print Reading
In this animated activity, learners read about the types of lines found on blueprints. A quiz completes the activity.
Print Reading: Holder
Learners test their ability to visualize a holder in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
Learners test their ability to visualize a mounting wedge in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Print Reading: Slotted Block
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
Print Reading: Step Block
In this animated print reading exercise, the learner calculates missing dimensions and identifies surfaces on projected views.
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
Learners test their ability to visualize a three-step block in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Project Sheet - Drill & Tap Gage
This lesson provides a drawing with steps to complete the activity.
Project Sheet - Indicator Rod
Project Sheet - Pedestal Grinder Maintenance
Project Sheet - Thread Size Identification
Project Sheet - Darex Drill Grinding Machine
Project Sheet - Off-Hand Drill Grinding
Project Sheet - Sawing 1
This project gives a drawing and steps to complete the activity.
Project Sheet - Sawing 2
Project Sheet - Sterling Drill Grinding Machine
Project Sheet - Web Thinning
Project Sheet 1 PSR1#1 - File/Drill & Tap Gage
Project Sheet: Angle Plate Part 1
Project Sheet: Angle Plate Part 2
Project Sheet: Drill Press Auxiliary Operations
Project Sheet: Lathe Maintenance
This is a project that gives steps to complete the activity.
Project Sheet: Operation of Controls on a Radial Drill
Project Sheet: Radial Drill Manifold
Project Sheet: Radial Drilling Angle Plate 1
Project Sheet: Radial Drilling Angle Plate Part 2a
Project Sheet: Reaming on a Drill Press
Questions Associated with Steel Rules
In this learning object you'll explore some frequently asked questions concerning steel rule usage.
Radial Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review text and photos of the radial drilling machines.
Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
Review - Radial Drill Press Parts Identification
This interaction tests the student's knowledge of parts on a radial drill press.
Review: Cutting Speeds & RPM Calculations for Drilling
This review tests the student's knowledge of cutting speeds and RPM calculations for drilling machines.
Review: Drill Press Advanced Cutting Tools and Operations
This review tests the student's knowledge of advanced cutting tools and operations on a drill press.
REVIEW: Work Holding
The student reviews milling machine work-holding devices.
Rigging & Lifting Safety
This content module will review rigging and lifting techniques and equipment.
Sawing Review
In this interaction the student is asked 19 questions related to sawing machines.
Screw Threads and Fasteners
This document gives the student a text and graphic overview of screw threads and fasteners.
Screw Threads and Fasteners Review
This review assesses the student's ability to understand screw threads and fasteners.
Shop Safety Review Sheet
The student takes a 14-question quiz of shop safety.
Steel Rule Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a steel rule correctly and accurately.
Steel Rule Types
In this learning activity you'll review different types of steel rules used in manufacturing.
Steel Rules Test
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of the different types of steel rules as well as how to use and read them correctly.
Steel Rules Types and Usage
In this learning activity you'll review steel rule measurement.
Sterling Drill Grinder
In this document you'll review the Sterling Drill Grinder.
Tap and Dies Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use taps and dies.
The Engine Lathe
This document is a visual and text description of the engine lathe.
Thread Cutting on a Drill Press
In this document you'll review thread cutting using a drill press.
Tool and Cutter Grinder Construction Review
This review assesses the student's knowledge of the tool and cutter grinder and of the tool and cutter grinding process.
Types of Drill Materials Used When Drilling
In this document you'll review photos of different types of drilling tools.
Using a Steady Rest
In this video, you’ll learn how to set up a long piece of tubing using a steady rest, so that you can bore the ends for a bearing.
Using an Edge Finder
The learner will use an edge finder to locate the edge of a workpiece.
Vernier Identification Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 12 questions on vernier caliper parts identification.
Vernier Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll follow 11 steps to take measurements using a Vernier caliper.