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An Introduction to the Solderless Breadboard (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the layout and operation of the solderless breadboard.
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board, breadboard, proto, solderless
Analog Ammeter Operation
Students examine the procedure to measure current with an analog ammeter. The use of Function and Range switches is explored along with reading the needle position on the meter scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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ammeter, amperage, analog, cc0002, current, measurement, measurements, meter, multimeter, reading, readings
Angle Turning with a Compound Rest
This video will demonstrate angle turning with a compound rest on an engine lathe.
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Lathe, Machine Tool, shop
Angular Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
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angles, angular, how are angles used in manufacturing, measurement, protractors, what are some angle tools
Angular Measurement Review
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of angular measurement in this 10-question quiz.
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angular, inspection, measurement, review
Basic DC Electrical Motor Construction
Learners examine the internal parts of a DC electrical motor and then text their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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basic, construction, dc, electrical, motor, motors, operation
Basic Symbols Used in Engineering Drawings
Learners examine the drawing symbols used for counterbore, countersink, spotface, radius, diameter, and depth. In the quiz that completes the activity, they associate these symbols with machining applications.
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abbreviation, blueprint, callout, counterbore, countersink, definition, depth, diameter, dimension, drill, examples, interpret, machine tool, quiz, radius, section, spotface
Basic Types of Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review basic types of drilling machines.
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cnc, gang, micro, multispindle, radial, upright
Calculating Belt Length (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners follow steps to determine the proper starting belt length for a timing, flat, or v-belt drive.
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center, pulley
Calculating Belt Velocity and Horsepower
In this interactive object, learners are given the RPM, the pulley diameter, and the force, and proceed to calculate belt velocity and horsepower.
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circle, engineering, hh0001, mechanical, mechanics, motor, pi, pulley, rotational, rpm, torque
Calculating Blank Size for Rolled Sheet Metal (Screencast)
In this interactive object, students read how to calculate the blank size for cylinders in a three-roll pinch roller. A calculator is required for the brief quiz that completes the activity.
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metal, pinch, power, roll, roller, three
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
Calibrating a Depth Micrometer (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll review the steps for calibrating the length of depth micrometer measuring rods.
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adjusting, calibrate, depth, how do I calibrate a micrometer, measuring, micrometer, nut, rods
Calling Programs from Inputs
Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.
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call, jump, label, loop, robot, weld, welding
Capacitive Reactance Practice Problems
Students solve problems on the determination of total capacitive reactance of series-parallel capacitors.
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aa0006, capacitor, parallel, reactance, series
Capacitor Values (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the physical facets that determine the value of a capacitor.
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aa0003, capacitance, capacitor, capacitors, farads, microfarads, value
Capacitors Series - Parallel: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems.
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aa0003, capacitors, dc, parallel, series
Carbide Tool Geometry
The learner will use the ANSI Insert Identification System to identify and select carbide tools.
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american national standards institute, ansi, ansi standards, carbide insert, chipbreaker, corner radius, inscribed circle, insert type, neutral rake inserts, side rakes, top rakes, turning machines
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
Charging Time Constants of an RC Circuit (Screencast)
In this animated object, students view an explanation of how current, voltage, and the charge on a capacitor of a series RC circuit change during five time constants. A short quiz completes the activity.
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aa0003, capacitor, charge, charging, circuit, constants, rc, time
Chuck Maintenance
This document gives an overview of chuck maintenance.
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lathe, lathes
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
Current Divider Rule (CDR)
Students review the Current Divider Rule (CDR) and work practice problems.
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cdr, current, divider
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
DC Current Flow Through a Parallel Circuit
Learners observe current flow throughout the series portion and branches of a parallel circuit. This animated activity includes calculations and a short quiz.
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branch, branches, cc0005, circuit, circuits, current, flow, parallel
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
Datum Precedence and Degrees of Freedom
Datum precedence is a fundamental principle in the design and manufacture of mechanical parts and assemblies. It refers to the order of importance assigned to different datums, which are specific points, lines, or planes on a part, which are used as references for measurement and geometric tolerances.
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3D, GD&T, Models, Tolerance
Depth Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of depth measurement using the depth micrometer.
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depth, inspection, measurement, micrometer
Depth Micrometer Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 20 questions identifying depth micrometer measurements.
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depth, measurement, micrometer, review
Deriving the Formulas of the Power Wheel
Use Ohm's law, Watt's law, and the power equation to derive formulas for the DC power wheel.
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formula, Ohm's law, power wheel, system of equations, Watt's Law
Designing a Ladder Diagram
In this animated object, learners examine the design of a ladder circuit that provides manual control to a water pumping system. Students also study modifications to the circuit as the complexity of the system increases.
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circuits, design, ladder circuit, ladder diagram, ladder diagram design, stem, switch
Dial Caliper: Measurements Review
The student is asked to identify measurements on a dial caliper.
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caliper, dial, inspection, measurements, review
Displacement Level Sensors
In this animated object, learners study how displacement level sensors are used to measure the level of liquid in a tank.
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displacement, level, sensor, sensors
Doosan Machine Setup and Operation
This video will walk you through the Setup and operation of the Doosan CNC Turning Center Machine.
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Classroom resources, CNC Turning Center, Control panel, Cutting feeds, Doosan, Educational resources, eLearning, G-code programming, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Machine maintenance, Machine operation, Machine setup, Online learning, Safety procedures, Spindle speeds, Student engagement, Study aids, Tool offsets, Tooling, Turning operations, Workholding, Workpiece offsets
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
Electrical Opens and Shorts
In this animated activity, learners examine the difference between opens and shorts in an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object.
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automotive, cc0002, circuits, electrical, opens, shorts, wiring
Electrical Switches & Pushbuttons
In this learning activity you'll review the operation and schematic symbols of various types of switches and push buttons used for electronic circuits.
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cc0002, diagram, pushbuttons, schematic, switches, switching
Engine Lathe: Basic Components and Operation
In this video, you’ll explore the engine lathe, its basic components, and you’ll learn to operate its machine controls.
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bedways, gearbox, headstock, Lathe, Machine Tool
FCAW Setup Guide
FCAW Setup Guide
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Welding
Facing and Center Drilling Using a Four-Jaw Chuck
In this video, you’ll explore how to set up the chuck, face your part using a left-handed and right-handed tool, center drilling, and facing the part to length.
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center drill, chuck, cross feed, facing, four jaw, FVTC, Lathe, Machine tool, Tapers
Facing on a Lathe
This video clip shows facing on an engine lathe.
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facing, lathe
Feed Rate Calculations
This content gives the student a text and photo overview of feed rate calculations.
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drills, twist
Files Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a file.
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file, review
Fixed Gages Review
This interaction tests the student's knowledge of fixed gages.
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fixed, gages, review
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
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.
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armature, conductors, dc motor, motor basics, stator
Gage Block Combinations Review
In this learning activity you'll test your ability to select the proper gage blocks when making a stack.
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blocks, gage, how do I measure with gage blocks, how do I use gage blocks, measurment
Gage Blocks
In this learning activity you'll explore the history behind gage blocks.
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blocks, calibration, gage, how are gage blocks calibrated, how were gage blocks invented, measure, standards, what are gage blocks, wringing
Gear Nomenclature (Screencast)
In this interactive object, learners view various components of gears and read descriptions of them. Learners then identify the location of each of these components in a drag-and-drop exercise.
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addendum, angle, circle, dedendum, pinion, pitch, pressure, root, tooth
Gear Ratio Concepts (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the concept of gear ratios. The number of teeth, diameters, and velocity relationships are discussed and calculated using linear ratio equations.
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angular, displacement, pinion, ratio, rotating, rotation, simple, teeth, train
General Machine Safety Considerations
This text document lists 27 safety items to consider in a machine shop.
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machine, safety
Grinding Safety for Welders
The learner will...be able to safely use grinding equipment in the welding and metal fabrication shop.
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grinding, metal fabrication, safety, welding
Grinding a Twist Drill
This video will demonstrate proper grinding procedures for grinding a twist drill on a grinder.
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Machine Tool, shop
Haas CNC Vertical Machining Center Operations
Operational overview of the Haas CNC vertical machining center.
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CNC, Haas, Milling
Haas Milling Machine - Setting Offsets
Learn how to set offsets on the Haas CNC Machining Center.
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CNC, Haas, Milling
Hacksaws Identification Review
This review assesses the student's ability to identify a hacksaw correctly.
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benchwork, hacksaw, review
How to Read a Caliper
In this interactive object, learners review how to read a caliper. They then test their skills with eight practice questions.
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Caliper, Centimeter, Classroom resources, Digital caliper, Educational resources, eLearning, English system, Inch, Interactive learning, Learning activities, Measurement tools, Metric system, Micrometer, Millimeter, Online learning, Practice questions, Precision measurement, Reading measurements, Student engagement, Study aids., Thousandth of an inch, Vernier caliper
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
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blueprints, fillet, fillet gage, fillet gauge, inspection, t-joint, weld inspection, weld size, weld symbols, welding
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine why the piston of a hydraulic cylinder extends slower than it retracts. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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cylinder, ff0002, hydraulic, piston, rod, speed
Hydraulic Pressure Switch Applications
This animated lesson demonstrates hydraulic pressure switch applications when the switch is connected to a ladder circuit to operate in a hydraulic system.
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hydraulic, hydraulic pressure switch applications, pressure
Identifying Lever Classes
In this interactive object, learners read an introduction to Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 levers and then take a quiz.
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jj0002, machines, mechanical, simple
Improving Your Welding Technique
Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.
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proper welding procedure, welding, welding basics, welding posture, welding stance, welding technique
Indirect Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of indirect measurement.
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calipers, how do I use a caliper, indirect, inspection, measurement, parallels
Indirect Measurement Instruments
The learner will define indirect measurement, identify common indirect measuring tools, and select the proper measuring tool for the situation.
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adjustable parallels, caliper, indirect measurement instruments, inside calipers, outside calipers, planer gages, radius gages, small hole gages, spring calipers, telescoping gages
Indirect Measurement Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 10 questions on indirect measuring devices and their uses.
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indirect, inspection, measurement, review
Inductive Proximity Sensors (Screencast)
Learners examine the operation of an inductive proximity sensor in this animated object. A brief quiz completes the activity.
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inductive, inducttive, prox, proximity, sensor, sensors, switch, switches
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
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
Jig Mill Operations
Overview of Jig Mill Operations.
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Machine Tool, shop
Kearney & Trecker Mill Operations
This video will walk you through operation of the Kearney & Trecker Milling Machine Operations.
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K and T, K&T, Kearney, Mill, Milling Machine
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
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