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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: 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
Layout Procedures
This document gives the procedures for layout on the surface of material.
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design, layout
Layout Tools and Procedures Review
This interaction allows the student to test their knowledge of layout tools and procedures.
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layout, review, tools
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
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 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
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
Metric Micrometer Measurements Review
In this learning activity you'll review how to read a metric micrometer and use your knowledge to answer 12 questions.
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how do I read a micrometer, inspection, measurement, metric, micrometer, review, vernier micrometer, what is a micrometer
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
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
Motor Speed Control
Learners examine the speed control circuits in a DC variable speed drive that cause the RPM of a motor to vary. This activity has audio content.
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DC Drive, DC variable speed drive, electric motors, motor control, motor speed, voltage
Mounting and Indicating a Vise
In this video, you’ll explore how to use a vise on a Bridgeport mill to securely hold your workpiece.
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Bridgeport, indicator, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine, Vise
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
O.D. Turning on a Lathe
This video clip shows the outside diameter turning on an engine lathe.
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lathe, turning
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 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
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
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
Pedestal Grinder Procedures
This lesson gives the student an overview of grinding wheels and pedestal grinder procedures.
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benchwork, dressing, grain, grinder, mounting, pedestal, wheel
Pedestal Grinder Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a Pedestal Grinder.
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grinder, pedestal, review
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
Power Tapping on a Bridgeport Milling Machine
This video will demonstrate power tapping on a Bridgeport milling machine.
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Bridgeport, Machine Shop, Milling, Tap
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
Preparing Thread Cutting Tools
This document is a visual and text description of preparing thread cutting tools, primarily used on a lathe.
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cutting tools, grinder, grinding, lathe, threads
Press Brake - Hydraulic
Identifies the parts of the hydraulic press brake featuring the Adira up-acting press brake. Interactive section asks to identify parts after first learning them.
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acting, brake, brakes, metal, press, up
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
Questions Associated with Steel Rules
In this learning object you'll explore some frequently asked questions concerning steel rule usage.
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how do I use a steel rule, measurement, questions, rule, steel, use
Quick-Return Mechanism Velocity Calculations
In this animated and interactive object, learners calculate the maximum velocity of the work stroke and the return stroke.
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bar, crank, engineering, four, jj0003, linkages, mechanical, mechanism, quick, return, slider, stroke, velocity, work
RC Time Constant
In this animated object, learners observe the voltage on a capacitor at various time constants when it either charges or discharges. Students then answer questions in the categories of Identify, Compare, and Compute.
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capacitor, capacitors, charge, charging, circuit, constant, constants, discharge, discharging, network, rc, series, time
REVIEW: Work Holding
The student reviews milling machine work-holding devices.
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holding, milling, work
RL Time Constant
Learners read an explanation of the RL time constant and examine the formula for calculating the instantaneous current value. The current is graphed as it climbs to maximum or drops to zero. Note* In the formulas in this module, the Greek letter epsilon should be the mathematical constant 'e'.
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constant, dc, electronics, inductance, inductor, L/R time constant, tau
RPM of AC Motors
Learners study factors that affect the synchronous speed of an AC motor: the applied AC frequency and the number of stator poles.
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ac motor, motor speed, number of poles, pole pairs, rpm, synchronous speed
Radial Drilling Machines
In this document you'll review text and photos of the radial drilling machines.
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arm, radial
Reading Indicator Quiz
In this learning activity you'll test your skill at reading indicators.
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balanced, continuous, counter, dial, discrimination, face, indicator, indicators, revolution, tolerance, units
Reading Vernier Height Gage Quiz
Students take a 13-question quiz to practice reading 25- and 50-division Vernier height gages.
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discrimination, gage, graduations, height, main, measurement, scale, vernier