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.
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.
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.
The Absolute Rotary Encoder
By cebery
The learner will gain an understanding of robot motion control by comprehending the fundamentals of the encoder.
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.
Interpreting Thread Notes
The learner will be able to read and interpret thread notes from a print.
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.
Welding Wire Spool Installation Instructions
The learner will identify the steps and proper techniques for installing a wire spool on a welding machine.
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.
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.
Understanding Circular Robotic Motions
The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.
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.
Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
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.
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.
The Six-Axis Robot
The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
Safety Scene - Welding Edition
In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.
The Planetary Gear Drive
The learner will understand the design of a planetary gear drive and its advantages and disadvantages.
Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders
The learner will understand proper safe handling and installation procedures for shielding gas cylinders.
GMAW Modes of Transfer
The learner will identify the advantages and disadvantages of the four modes of GMAW transfer.
GMAW Process Variable Definitions
The learner will understand and be able to apply the common welding variables of the GMAW process.
Wire Feed Welding Gun Assembly
In this interactive object, learners follow steps to assemble a wire feed welding torch or gun.
Acronyms & Terminology of the SDS
Learners will understand the technical terms used in the context of the SDS to help them interpret its information.