Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Learning Objects
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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Automotive Electrical Systems VAT-40 Battery Testing
Learners read a detailed description of the VAT-40 tester and practice using it in an interactive exercise.
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Calculating Cutting Speeds for Twist Drills (Screencast)
Students view the formula for determining twist drill speeds in metal.
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calculating, drill, drills, speeds, twist
Calculating Speeds and Feeds for Milling Machines
This video will walk through how to calculate speeds and feeds for drilling parts on a milling machine.
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Cut speed, Machine Tool, Mill, shop
Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds
This document is a visual and text description of Calculating Turning Speeds & Feeds on a lathe.
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feeds, lathe, speeds
Changing Gears and Setting the Backlash
In this video, you’ll learn how to make changes to an engine lathe.
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bedways, gear train, gearbox, Gears, headstock, Lathe, Machine Tool
Comparing Electronic and Hydraulic Components (Screencast)
Learners read about the similarities of electronic and hydraulic components and then match the schematic symbols in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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components, hydraulic, hydraulics, symbol, symbols
Cutting Fluids Types and Uses
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting fluid types and uses.
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cutting, drilling, fluid, fluids
Cutting Slots and Keyseats
In this video, we’ll explore how to cut a keyseat.
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Bridgeport, key seat, keyway, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine
Cutting Speeds & RPM Calculations
In this document you'll review an overview of cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
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drilling
Cutting Tapers Using the Tailstock Offset Method
In this video, you’ll explore how to calculate, setup, and cut a taper using the tailstock offset method.
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cross feed, FVTC, Lathe, Machine tool, Tapers
Cutting Tapers on an Engine Lathe using the Taper Attachment
This video will demonstrate how to cut tapers on an engine lathe using the taper attachment.
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Lathe, Machine Tool, shop
Cutting Tapers using the Taper Attachment
This video will show you how to setup and cut a taper using a taper attachment.
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cross feed, FVTC, Lathe, Machine tool, Tapers
Cylindrical Grinder Components - Photos
In this learning object you'll review color photographs of a Brown & Sharpe Universal Cylindrical Grinder.
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cylindrical, grinder, what is a cylindrical grinder
Cylindrical Grinder Components Review
Using this learning object, students will be able to assess their knowledge of cylindrical grinder components.
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components, cylindrical, grinder
Darex Drill Grinder
In this document you'll review the Darex Drill Grinder.
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darex, drill, drilling, grinder
Darex Model SP2000 Drill Sharpening Machine
Learners view step-by-step instructions for how to set up and sharpen a drill bit in the Darex drill grinder, model SP2000.
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bit, bits, darex, drill, drills, grinder, grinding, model, sp2000
Drill Grinding Procedures - Web Thinning
In this document you'll review drill grinding procedures and web thinning diagrams.
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drill, drilling, grinding, sharpening, thinning, web
Drill Press Identification
This learning object assesses the learner's ability to recall the names and locations of the parts of a drill press. This assessment includes drill press type identification.
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drill, identification, parts, press
Drill Press Setup and Operation
This video will walk through the setup and operation of an upright Drill Press.
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Machine Tool, shop
Drill Press Work Holding Devices
In this document you'll review drill press work-holding devices.
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angle, blocks, clamps, jigs, plates, vise
FlexArm Operations
After watching this video, you will know the different parts of the FlexArm, how to set it up, and how to operate the FlexArm.
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Drilling, FlexArm, Machine Tool
Hand Tools
Explore some common hand tools you’ll use both at home and at work.
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Common hand tools, hammer, how to use hand tools, mallet, pliers, screwdriver, wrench
Lathe - Cutting Tool Shapes
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting tool shapes.
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lathes
Lathe - Tapers with Taper Attachment
This document is a visual and text description of using tapers with a taper attachment on a lathe.
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lathes
Lathe Construction - Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe construction.
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quiz, review
Lathe Cutting Speed & RPM Calculations: Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
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quiz
Lathe Cutting Speeds - RPM Calculations
This document is a visual and text description of lathe cutting speeds and RPM calculations.
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Cut speed, lathes, RPM, RPM calculations
Lathe Cutting Tools - Review
The student takes a quiz concerning lathe cutting tools.
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quiz
Lathe Identification & Operations: Review
The student takes a quiz on identification and operations of an engine lathe.
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lathes
Lathe Lubrication
This document gives an overview of lathe lubrication.
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maintenance
Lathe Maintenance
This document gives an overview of lathe maintenance.
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adjustments
Lathe Maintenance - Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe maintenance.
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quiz
Lathe Operations -- Threading on a Lathe: Review
The student takes a quiz concerning lathe operations in chucks.
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lathes
Lathe Operations Between Centers: Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe operations between centers.
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lathes
Lathe Operations in Chucks: Review
This review tests the student's knowledge of lathe operations in chucks.
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lathe, review
Lathe Safety
In this document you'll review lathe safety rules.
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clothing, eye, hand
Lathe Safety - Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe safety.
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quiz
Lathe: Left-Hand Thread Cutting
This document is a visual and text description of left-hand thread cutting on a lathe.
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lathes
Lathes - Metric Thread Cutting
This document is a visual and text description of metric thread cutting on a lathe.
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lathe
Lathes - Speed & Feed Setting
This document is a visual and text description of lathe speed and feed settings.
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lathe
Lathes - Tool Holding: Review
The student takes a quiz on lathe tool holding.
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lathe, tools
Lathes: Groove & Thread Relieving
This document is a visual and text description of grooving and thread relieving on a lathe.
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lathe
Lathes: Tapers & Radii
This document is a visual and text description of tapers and radii on a lathe.
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lathe
Lathes: Turning Stainless Steel
This document is a visual and text description of turning stainless steel on a lathe.
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lathe
Lathes: Screw Thread Micrometer
This document is a visual and text description of using a screw thread micrometer with a lathe.
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lathe
Lathes: Three Wire Method for Measuring Screws
This document is a visual and text description of the three-wire method for measuring screws for use with a lathe.
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lathe
Overview of the Bridgeport Milling Machine
In this video, we’ll identify the parts that make up the Bridgeport and learn how it works.
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Bridgeport, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine, Overview, Parts
Plumbing Sizing Activity: Assigning WSFUs and Pipe Size to the Water Distribution System
The learner assigns water supply fixture units and pipe sizes to a water distribution system using the Wisconsin Plumbing Code and a uniform pressure loss worksheet.
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plumbing
Setting Up and Using an Offset Boring Head
This video will examine the parts of an offset boring head, and how to setup and use the head.
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Boring, Boring Hea, Bridgeport, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine, Offset
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Why did Wisc-Online change?
Wisc-Online has upported millions of learners for over 20 years. It was time for a refresh! By moving to WisTech Open, we were able to continue offering free, high-quality learning resources on a more modern, sustainable platform.
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What happened to Wisc-Online objects that were downloaded into LMS platforms?
If instructors had downloaded and embedded Wisc-Online objects (like SCORM packages) into their LMS, those continued to work even after the Wisc-Online site transitioned to WisTech Open. These objects were self-contained and did not rely on the live site.
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