Using an Indicator
By Janet Braun, Barbara Anderegg
Students read about the basics of using an indicator.
Metric Micrometer Measurements Review
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review how to read a metric micrometer and use your knowledge to answer 12 questions.
Drill Press Parts
In this learning activity you'll explore parts of the drill press.
Squaring the Toolhead
By Erich Krowas
In this video, we’ll go over the necessary steps to square the toolhead on a Bridgeport mill.
Programming Hurco Controller – Manual Mode
By Dave Hoffman
In this learning activity you'll review an explanation of how to operate the Hurco Controller in the manual mode.
Vernier Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll follow 11 steps to take measurements using a Vernier caliper.
Metric Micrometer
By scott vanhulle
The learner will measure and record dimensions using a metric micrometer to an accuracy of plus or minus .01 of a millimeter.
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Title and Revision Blocks (Screencast)
By Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the information on a title block and answer questions about that information in an interactive quiz.
Who Wants to Be an "Engin-aire?" -- Ferrous Metals and Alloys
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about ferrous metals and alloys using a game show format. Immediate feedback is provided.
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.
Machine Tool Turning
The learner will understand the basics of machine turning including how a lathe works, the equipment used, and commonly used terms.
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
By lloyd
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
Cutting Slots and Keyseats
In this video, we’ll explore how to cut a keyseat.
Print Reading: Slotted Block
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
Thread Specifications
In this interactive object, learners examine standard and metric thread specifications used in engineering drawings. In a brief quiz, they identify various internal and external thread representations.
Programming Hurco Controller – CNC
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
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.
GD&T - The Feature Control Frame (Screencast)
In this screencast, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing: The Feature Control Frame, learners examine geometric characteristic symbols, tolerances, datum feature symbols, and other control frame information.
Steel Rule Types
In this learning activity you'll review different types of steel rules used in manufacturing.
Cylindrical Grinder Components
In this learning object you'll review the components of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.