Engineering
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Dive into Wisc-Online’s rich collection of learning objects — bite-sized, interactive, and designed for real learning. These modular digital tools include animations, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, videos, and more. You can explore topics across STEM, arts, humanities, career skills, and beyond. Each learning object is crafted to help learners actively engage with content—reviewing, applying, self-checking—in a way that’s flexible and self-paced.
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Inductive Reactance Demonstration 1
Learners view video clips showing how coiled wire provides more resistance to AC current flow than uncoiled wire.
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demonstration, inductance, inductive, reactance, video
Inductive Reactance Practice Problems
Students solve problems on the determination of total inductive reactance of series-parallel inductors.
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aa0007, inductors, parallel, reactance, series
Inductor Series - Parallel: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems.
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aa0004, dc, inductors, parallel, series
Inductors in Parallel
Learners examine the process for determining the total inductance of a parallel circuit. They then complete practice problems.
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aa0004, inductor, parallel
Industrial Control Classifications
In this animated object, learners examine automated manufacturing systems classified as motion control, batch process control, and continuous process control.
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automation, batch, continuous, control, industrial, motion, process
Inside Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of inside measurement.
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inside, inspection, measurement, micrometer
Interlocking Ladder Diagrams (Screencast)
Learners examine how a ladder logic circuit becomes latched when a normally open pushbutton is momentarily pressed.
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circuit, diagram, interlock, interlocking, ladder, logic
Internal Elements of a 555 Timer (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal elements of a 555 IC and their operation.
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circuit, elements, ic, integrated, internal, timer
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Title and Revision Blocks (Screencast)
Learners examine the information on a title block and answer questions about that information in an interactive quiz.
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drafter, drawing, engineering, revision block, title block
Interpreting Thread Notes
The learner will be able to read and interpret thread notes from a print.
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bolts, construction terms, engineering drawings, screws, thread notes
Interpreting the Resistor Color Code
Students examine how to interpret resistor color code bands to determine resistance values and tolerance ranges. This interactive learning object has audio content and includes exercises.
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Color Code, resistor, Resistor Color Code, resistors
Isotopes
The definition of an isotope is illustrated using the three isotopes of carbon. The three isotopes of hydrogen are discussed as exceptions.
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Kirchhoff's Current Law: Practice Problems
Learners review Kirchhoff's Current Law and work six practice problems. Feedback is given.
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kcl, kirchhoff, practice, problems
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Students read a definition of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and view examples of its use.
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cc0004, kirchhoffs, kvl, law, series, voltage
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): Practice Problems
Learners review Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and work six practice problems. Feedback is given.
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dc, electronics, kirchhoff, kvl, law, voltage
Ladder Logic Schematic Symbol Flashcards
This interactive object is designed to help learners memorize the schematic symbols used in ladder logic diagrams. Learners quiz themselves using electronic flashcards.
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ac, buttons, coils, contacts, dc, electrical, input, mechanical, motor, output, plc, relays, switch
Lean Terminology
The learner will understand the meaning of terms and acronyms commonly used in a lean production system.
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heijunka, hoshin kanri, jidoka, kanban, kraizen, lean manufacturing, muda, mura, muri, poka-yoke, smed, tpm, vsm
Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds
In this interactive and animated object, students distribute the valence electrons in simple covalent molecules with one central atom. Six rules are followed to show the bonding and nonbonding electrons in Lewis dot structures. The process is well illustrated with eight worked examples and two interactive practice problems.
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Line Symbols (Screencast)
Learners examine the different types of lines used on a P&ID diagram and the types of connections they represent. They test their knowledge in a matching exercise.
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control, diagram, line, p&id, process, symbols
Machine Tool Turning
The learner will understand the basics of machine turning including how a lathe works, the equipment used, and commonly used terms.
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carbide, facing, grooving, lathe, machine tool, machining, profiling, rpm, threading, turning
Magnetics AC Power Generation
Learners examine an animation that shows how an AC voltage is produced as an armature rotates within a magnetic field. Ten review questions complete the learning object.
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ac, alternating, current, generation, generator, generators, magnetics, power
Material Condition Modifiers
Material condition modifiers may be applied to tolerances for geometric characteristics of features of size. A feature of size is one that can be measured across two opposing points, either internally or externally.
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Dimensions, LMC, Maximum Material Condition, MMC, Regardless Feature Size. Least Material Condition, RFS
Measuring Inside Diameter Using Telescoping Gages
This video shows how to measure the inside diameter of a part using telescoping gages.
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Machine Tool, shop
Measuring Length in the Metric System
In this learning activity you'll explore how units in the metric system are related to each other and practice locating measurements on a metric line.
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distance, kilometer, length, measurements, measuring, meter, metric, units
Measuring Volume Using a Graduated Cylinder
Learners view an explanation of how to read a graduated cylinder by measuring the lowest portion of the meniscus. A quiz completes the activity.
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measuring, meniscus, volume
Measuring a Hole Diameter Using Small Hole Gages
This video shows how to measure a hole diameter of a part using small hole gages.
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Machine Tool, shop
Mechanical Advantage (Screencast)
Learners apply lever ratios to calculate the mechanical advantage in basic mechanisms.
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drives, engineering, force, gear, jj0002, levers, linkages, machines, mechanical, pulley, ratio, sprocket
Methods of Producing Electricity
In this learning activity you'll review the six different ways in which electricity is produced: chemical, friction, heat, light, magnetism, and pressure.
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cc0001, chemical, electricity, friction, heat, light, magnetism, piezoelectric, pressure, static, thermocouple
Methods of Producing Electricity
In this learning activity you'll review the six different ways in which electricity is produced: chemical, friction, heat, light, magnetism, and pressure.
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cc0001, chemical, electricity, friction, heat, light, magnetism, piezoelectric, pressure, static, thermocouple
Metric Micrometer
The learner will measure and record dimensions using a metric micrometer to an accuracy of plus or minus .01 of a millimeter.
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metric measurement, metric measurment, metric micrometer, mic micrometer, millimeter, spindle, thimble
Metrology - Area of Circles and Volume of Cylinders
In this module we will explore some commonly used formulas for area and volume.
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calculator, diameter, formulas, math, Radius
Micrometer Adjustment
In this document you'll review the micrometer adjustments.
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adjustment, inspection, measurement, micrometer
Micrometer Identification Review
The student identifies micrometer parts.
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id, identification, measurement, micrometer, review
Micrometer Measurements Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 17 questions testing his/her ability to read an inch O.D. micrometer.
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measurement, measurements, micrometer, review
Mole Ratios in Chemical Equations
Learners use the coefficients in a balanced equation to develop the mole ratios of reactants and products involved in the reaction. Five interactive examples illustrate the method, and students test their knowledge by working four problems.
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Motor Action (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the interaction between a conductor that represents a motor armature and a magnetic field that represents a motor’s main field. This interaction causes the shaft to turn.
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action, electrical, motor, motors
Motor Control Circuits
Learners examine an electric motor control circuit that uses a motor starter module. This activity has audio content.
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AC motor, control circuits, Electric Motor, motor, motor starter, overloads, three-phase motor, transformer
Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Containing Variable Oxidation State Cations (Screencast)
Roman numerals are used to identify the charges on metal cations having multiple oxidation states. Five examples are provided for practice.
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Newton's First Law of Motion - Video
The learner views several animations to study Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as "The Law of Inertia."
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force, isacc newton, laws, motion, physics
Newton's Second Law of Motion - Video
In this learning activity you'll examine force, mass, and acceleration to understand this "Law of Acceleration."
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acceleration, Classroom resources, Educational resources, eLearning, force, Interactive learning, isaac newton, laws of motion, Learning activities, mass, newton's laws, Online learning, Student engagement, Study aids
Newton's Third Law of Motion - Video
In this learning activity you'll examine Newton's Third Law: for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction.
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laws of motion, Newton, physics
Noninverting Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the fundamental operation of a noninverting operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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amp, amplifer, amps, inverting, non, noninverting, op, operational
Noninverting Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the fundamental operation of a noninverting operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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amp, amplifer, amps, inverting, non, noninverting, op, operational
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #1
Learners review Ohm's Law and then work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
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dc, law, ohms
Ohm's Law: Current
Learners study animated rheostat settings that show how current flow is inversely proportional to resistance. Ten review questions complete the learning object.
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circuit, circuits, current, law, law:, ohms, series
Ohm's Law: Power
Learners study animated rheostat settings that show how varying the current flow affects the amount of power that is dissipated in a series circuit. Nine review questions complete the activity.
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circuit, law:, ohms, power, rheostat, series, watts
Op Amp Comparator (Screencast)
Students read an explanation of the operation of an operational amplifier that functions as a comparator.
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amp, amplifier, comparator, op, operational, rr0005
Op Amps 1: The Operational Amplifier
The learner will examine the basic characteristics of the operational amplifier integrated circuit and solve for Vout.
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Op Amps 2: The Non-Inverting Amplifier
The learner will describe the non-inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.
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Op Amps 3: The Inverting Amplifier
Describe the inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.
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amplification configuration, amplifier, bandwidth, circuit gain, electronics, op-amp, output limits, resistor, voltage
Op Amps 4: The Op Amp Buffer
Understand the op-amp buffer configuration and calculate basic circuit impedance.
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amplifier, buffer, buffer configuration, circuit, electronic, op amp, vf, voltage divider, voltage follower
Op Amps 5: Non-Inverting Amplifier Circuit Resistance
The learner will calculate basic circuit resistance.
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circuit, circuit gain, closed loop circuit, electronics, inverting, op amp, resistance
Op Amps 6: Circuit Resistance for the Inverting Amplifier
The learner will calculate input and output circuit resistance for the Inverting Op-Amp configuration.
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circuit resistance, how do i calculate circuit resistance, input and output circuit resistance, inverting amplifier, inverting op-amp configuration
Opens and Shorts (Screencast)
In this screencast, students examine the difference between opens and shorts in an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object. You may also be interested in AMT2404 Electrical Opens and Shorts
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cc0002, open, opens, short, shorts
Optical Encoders (Screencast)
Learners examine the internal components of an optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the animated activity.
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encoder, encoders, optical
Orthographic Projection #1
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.
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aided, blueprint, box, computer, design, dimensional, drafting, drawings, engineering, front, glass, isometric, object, pictorial, profile, reading, side, sketch, three, top, two, view, visualize
Orthographic Sketching
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.
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blueprint, design, front view, hidden lines, orthographic sketch, orthographic view, orthographics, sketch, sketches, third-angle projection, top view, visible lines
Oscilloscope Frequency Measurements (Screencast)
Learners read a description of how an oscilloscope is used to measure the frequency of a sine wave.
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aa0002, frequency, measurements, oscilloscope
Oscilloscope Phase Shift Measurements (Screencast)
In this animated lesson, learners follow the steps required to read the phase shift difference in degrees between two AC waveforms.
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aa0002, measurements, oscilloscope, oscilloscopes, phase, shift
PID Control (Screencast)
Learners examine an animated motion-controlled robotic arm and observe the operation of a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control that makes movements quickly without overshooting or having a steady-state error. This activity has audio content.
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control, derivative, integral, modes, pid, proportional
PLC Counter Instructions
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of up-counters and down-counters for a programmable controller. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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controller, controllers, counter, counters, logic, plc, plcs, programmable
PLC Output Modules
The learner will understand the operation and configuration of various types of PLC output modules and how they're used.
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controller, logic controller, plc, programmable, relay contact output, sinking output, sourcing output
PLC Timer Instructions
Learners examine the animated Timer-On Delay instruction and the Timer-Off Delay instruction of a PLC timer. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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controller, controllers, logic, plc, programmable, timer, timers
Parallel Capacitance: Practice Problems
Learners solve six problems determining the total capacitance of a parallel circuit. Immediate feedback is provided.
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capacitors, dc, electronics, series
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 1
In this interactive object, students work parallel circuit analysis problems. They solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
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analysis, circuit, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 2
In this interactive object, students work 11 practice problems and solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
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analysis, circuit, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #10
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #3
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #4
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #6
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #7
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #8
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #9
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
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analysis, dc, parallel
Pascal's Law and Hydraulics
Using the principle of Pascal's Law, the learner will interpret the gauge readings in a hydraulic system to determine when the system is operating properly under various load conditions and when there is a defect.
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hydraulic gauges, hydraulic troubleshooting, hydraulics, hydraulics measurements, pascal, pascal's law
Passenger Vehicle ACMs and PCMs
Video based Learning Object showing passenger vehicle and light duty truck Event Data Recorders (Airbag Control modules and Powertrain Control Modules).
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ACM, Airbag Control Module, EDR, Event Data Recorder, PCM, Powertrain Control Module
Phase Relationships Between Line-Neutral and Line-Line Voltages
Learners view a demonstration showing that line-neutral voltages and line-line voltages are not in-phase with each other, but have a definite 30-degree relationship.
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degree, line, phase, relationship, three
Phase-Splitting of Single-Phase Motors
The learner will understand the two methods used to create a phase shift in current between two windings.
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ac motors, armature magnetic field, cap start motor, capacitance, current, induction motor, magnetic fields, non-cap start motor, rotating stator, run winding, split-phase motor, start winding, torque, windings
Pneumatic Directional Control Valves (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of two-way, three-way, and four-way directional control valves used in pneumatic systems.
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control, directional, pneumatic, pneumatics, valves
Potentiometer Application
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine how a variable voltage is obtained from a variable resistor that is wired as a potentiometer across a fixed DC power supply.
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cc0002, pot, potentiometer, resistor, variable
Practical Trigonometry (Screencast)
After a brief review, the student solves five practical shop problems using right angle trigonometry.
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adjacent, angle, applied, equation, mathematics, opposite, right, side, tangent, taper, triangle, trigonometry
Pressure Measurement Scales (Screencast)
Learners compare the three scales used in pressure measurements: gage, absolute, and vacuum. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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abolute, absolute, gage, measurement, measurements, pressure, scales, vacuum
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.
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blueprint, break, center, hidden, line, lines, object, phantom, reading, section
Print Reading: Holder
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a holder. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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Print Reading: Holder
Learners test their ability to visualize a holder in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
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blueprint, holder, reading
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a mounting wedge. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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2D, 3D, interactive, orthographic projection, three dimension, two dimension
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
Learners test their ability to visualize a mounting wedge in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
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blueprint, orthographic, projection, reading, views, visualization
Print Reading: Slotted Block
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a slotted block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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Print Reading: Slotted Block
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
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blueprint, orthographic, projection, reading, views, visualization
Print Reading: Step Block
In this animated print reading exercise, the learner calculates missing dimensions and identifies surfaces on projected views.
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dimensions, missing, print, reading, surfaces
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
Learners test their ability to visualize a three-step block in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
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blueprint, orthographic, projection, reading, view
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a three-step block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
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Print Reading: Hub
Learners practice reading prints of a hub. They identify information located on the print and calculate missing dimensions.
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blueprint, bolt, circle, circular, diameter, dimension, dimensions, hole
Problem Solving - Describing the Problem
The learner will understand how to measure a problem over time by using a common run chart to visualize the gap between past performance and future goals.
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fixing problems, manufacturing, manufacturing problems, problem solving, problem solving techniques, run charts, soft skills
Problem Solving - Finding the Root Cause
The learner will understand how to use a cause and effect diagram to find the root cause of a problem.
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cause and effect diagram, manufacturing problem, problem solving, root cause, soft skills
Problem Solving: Using a Decision Matrix
The learner will understand how to use brainstorming and a decision matrix to find the best solution to a problem.
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brainstorming, how do i use a decision matrix?, learn about decision matrix, manufacturing, problem solving, tips for brainstorming, what is a decision matrix?
Problem Solving: Using a Flow Chart
You will learn how to us a flow chart to describe the process actions and decisions to find a solution.
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critical core skills, flowchart examples, how do i use a flowchart?, problem solving, soft skills, what is a flowchart?