Orthographic Projection #1
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine orthographic projection and the Glass Box Theory. Front, side, and top view development is demonstrated with pictorial views of each object to help develop 2D to 3D visualization skills.
Brain Exercise: Visualization #1
In this interactive object, learners practice their 3D visualization skills by identifying the correct isometric view of an object. Front, side, and top orthographic views are shown.
Sectional Views
In this interactive object, learners examine sectional views used in engineering drawings. The sections shown are full, half, offset, aligned, revolved, and broken-out. Learners match drawings of sectional views with the names of the views.
Orthographic Sketching
By lloyd
The learner will understand how to view an object for interpretation in the standard orthographic format and then accurately sketch three orthographic views using 3rd angle projection.
Types of Power Sources for Gas Metal Arc Welding
By Dave Hoffman
Learners view wire feed power sources ranging from 110-volt, single phase units to 460-volt, three-phase units. A description and photos of each are provided.
Selecting Electrodes For Wire Feed Welding
In this interactive object, learners read an explanation of the electrodes used for welding with the GMAW and FCAW processes. In two matching exercises, students test their knowledge of classification and specification numbers.
Setting Up a Wire Feeder for GMAW
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow steps that begin with choosing the correct drive roll and include feeding the electrode wire from the spool to the welding gun.
Wire Feed Welding Gun Assembly
In this interactive object, learners follow steps to assemble a wire feed welding torch or gun.
Interpreting Thread Notes
The learner will be able to read and interpret thread notes from a print.
The Six-Axis Robot
By cebery
The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.
The Absolute Rotary Encoder
The learner will gain an understanding of robot motion control by comprehending the fundamentals of the encoder.
The Planetary Gear Drive
The learner will understand the design of a planetary gear drive and its advantages and disadvantages.
The Welder's Tool Bag
In this learning object, you’ll explore what tools should be a part of every welding tool bag.
Types of Motion Instructions
The learner will identify the types of motion instructions used for programming a robot.
SMAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning activity, you’ll explore the characteristics of common, carbon steel shielded metal arc welding electrodes, which fall under American Welding Society specification A5.1.
Improving Your Welding Technique
Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.
GMAW Modes of Transfer
The learner will identify the advantages and disadvantages of the four modes of GMAW transfer.
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
Safety Scene - Welding Edition
In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.
GMAW Process Variable Definitions
The learner will understand and be able to apply the common welding variables of the GMAW process.
Axis Modes
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
The Cycloidal Gear Drive
The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.