Exclusive-OR Gates
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll explore how an Exclusive-OR gate operates by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Programming Hurco Controller – CNC
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll practice operating the Hurco Controller in the CNC mode.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Programming a Job (Full CNC)
The student views step-by-step instructions for programming a "job" with the PCII on the Marvel vertical band saw.
Overview of the Bridgeport Milling Machine
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll identify the parts that make up the Bridgeport and learn how it works.
Squaring a Part
This video will guide you through the process of squaring a part on a milling machine.
Zero Acceptance Number Sampling Plans, c=0
By John Stewart
In this interactive object, learners read about sampling plans and practice using a sampling table.
Print Reading: Slotted Block
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
Robotic Welding Instructions
By cebery
The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.
Understanding the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
By lloyd
The learner will understand the structural organization of the SDS and be able to find pertinent safety information using the SDS.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Keys Explained
In this learning activity you'll explore the Marvel PCII keys.
Saw - Marvel - PCII - Clearing a Job
The student learns how to delete a job after it is programmed in the Marvel PCII.
Spark Testing of Materials
By Thaddeus Hetzer
The learner sees photos of the spark patterns of various materials and their related properties.
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
Cutting Slots and Keyseats
In this video, we’ll explore how to cut a keyseat.
Presetting and Clearing a Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view how to clear and preset a flip-flop to store a logic 0 or a logic 1.
Propagation Delay
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine the concept of propagation delay within a TTL logic gate. The concept is explained with the use of timing diagrams and sample calculations.
Pulse Train Fundamentals
Learners examine the fundamentals of a pulse train. Concepts such as time on, time off, duty cycle, period, and frequency are covered.
Press Brake - Loading Punches and Dies
The student reads about the procedures for loading punches and turning a die block in an up-acting hydraulic press brake. The safe handling of press brake tooling is also illustrated.
Optical Comparator: Operating the Controller on the Starrett HB400
By Barbara Anderegg
Students review the functions of the keys on the Starrett HB400 Optical Comparator controller.
Axis Modes
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
Three-Wire Sensors
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
The learner will understand how to correctly wire a three-wire sinking and sourcing sensor.
Problem Solving - Finding the Root Cause
By Mitch Vesaas
The learner will understand how to use a cause and effect diagram to find the root cause of a problem.
The Digital Logic Probe
Students view the layout and operation of a digital logic probe.
The Universal NOR Gate
Learners read how the NOR gate can be configured to obtain the other common logic gates. Schematics and Boolean expressions demonstrate how the AND, OR, and Hex Inverter functions are achieved through the use of only NOR gates