Safety & Quality Assurance
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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Acronyms & Terminology of the SDS
Learners will understand the technical terms used in the context of the SDS to help them interpret its information.
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chemical information, how to read a sds or msds, msds, safety information, sds, welding definitions, welding terms
Adjustable Parallels
This video will demonstrate using adjustable parallels to measure a part.
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Machine Tool, shop
Affinity Diagram
In this module, we’ll explore what an affinity diagram is, discuss how it can be used to solve problems, and end with some real-world applications to show you how these can help you in any manufacturing role to bring order to chaos.
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Cause and Effect Diagram, problem-solving
An Introduction to Motor Control Circuits
The learner will understand the operation of motor control circuits used to start and stop three-phase motors.
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circuitry control transformer, control circuit control, holding contact, latching contact, motor starter, overload, overload contacts, overload heater, sealing contact, start-stop control, three-phase disconnect, three-phase power line, transformer
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
Appropriate Use of Welding Coupons
This module will guide you thru the use of welding coupons in the welding process.
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GMAW, Welding
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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Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
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aligned axis, angled axis, robot electrode wire, robotic mig gun welding cable, robotic safety clutch, robotic welding torch, robots, welding robot, welding singularity
Basic Quality Principles: Process for Achieving Quality in an Organization (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll define and explain the broad steps in achieving quality in an organization.
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ansi, customer, quality, requirements
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
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
Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
This document lists the safety equipment to be used in the machine shop.
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equipment, googles, safety
Dial Caliper: Measurements Review
The student is asked to identify measurements on a dial caliper.
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caliper, dial, inspection, measurements, review
Dilution of Hydrochloric Acid
In this interactive object, learners examine how to properly dilute hydrochloric acid.
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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 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
Electrical Grounding
In this learning module, you'll explore what electrical grounding is, how it works, and some real-world applications.
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chassis ground, earth ground, electrical grounding, electrical grounding examples, electrical safety, ground outlet, ground plug, how does electrical grounding work, what is electrical grounding
Electrical Shocks
In this learning activity, we’ll explore the impact of electric shock on the human body.
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amperage, Are electrical shocks dangerous?, electrical safety, electrical shocks, electricity, How can electrical shocks harm or hurt you, safety, voltage
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
GTAW Defects and Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GTAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
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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
General Machine Safety Considerations
This text document lists 27 safety items to consider in a machine shop.
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machine, safety
General Safety - Ears and Face
In this learning activity you'll review the safety equipment used to protect a worker's face and ears.
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ear, head, machine, safety
General Shop Safety - Hazardous Materials Safety (SDS)
In this learning activity you'll review the hazardous materials safety document which display an example of a SDS or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
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hazardous, materials, msds, safety, SDS
General Shop Safety - Housekeeping
In this learning object you'll view a list of ways to keep the area around the machine shop safe.
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aisles, clean, housekeeping, safety
General Shop Safety - Rigging & Lifting
In this learning activity you'll review rigging and lifting as well as signals for crane movement.
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crane movement, hitch, lifting, machine, rigging, safety
How Material Condition Modifiers Affect Geometric Tolerances
This activity will review determining geometric tolerances for a part.
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Bonus Tolerance, Least Material Condition, LMC, Maximum Material Condition, MMC
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
Identifying Hand Tools by Function
In this quiz you'll identify common hand tools by their function.
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different types of hand tools, hand tools function quiz, hand tools quiz, how do hand tools work
Identifying Hand Tools by Name
In this quiz, you'll practice identifying hand tools by name.
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different types of hand tools, Hand tools quiz, how do hand tools work
Identifying the Number of Significant Digits
Learners will identify the number of significant digits in practice problems.
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base 10, decimals, leading zeros, measurements, non-zero digits, significant digits, trailing zeros
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
Inside Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of inside measurement.
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inside, inspection, measurement, micrometer
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
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
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
Lockout / Tagout
In this learning activity you'll review the information and images on lockout and tagout procedures.
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lockout, safety, tagout
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
Materials for Bloodstain Pattern Mapping, Preservation & Documentation (Screencast)
This learning object describes the equipment and supplies needed to document bloodstain patterns.
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Bloodstains, docume, mapping, patterns, roadmapping
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
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
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
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
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
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
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Explore the different types of personal protective equipment, which protects you against workplace hazards
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hazard prevention, how does PPE work, ppe and hazards, What are the different types of PPE, What is PPE, workplace hazards
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
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
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: 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 Run Chart
You'll understand how to use a run chart to describe a manufacturing problem.
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how do i use a run chart, problem solving, run chart examples, run chart homework, what is a run chart
Process Variation
In manufacturing, controlling the production process is critical. Part of this control is knowing when to make adjustments and when to let the line run. Step onto the production line in our manufacturing plant and learn what process variation is and how it impacts your bottom line.
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adjustments, control, manufacturing, Metrology, production
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
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
Reading a Micrometer
In this learning activity you'll practice reading an inch micrometer.
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calculations, how to read a micrometer, measuring, micrometer, precision
Review - Drill Press Accessories and Procedures
This review tests the student's knowledge of drill press accessories and procedures.
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drilling
Review: Drill Press Advanced Cutting Tools and Operations
This review tests the student's knowledge of advanced cutting tools and operations on a drill press.
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drilling
Rigging & Lifting Safety
This content module will review rigging and lifting techniques and equipment.
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Machine Tool, shop
SMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with SMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
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Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders
The learner will understand proper safe handling and installation procedures for shielding gas cylinders.
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cylinder valves, flowmeter, regulator, shielding gas, shielding gas cylinders, transporting shielding gas cylinders, welding gas, welding station
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
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avoiding welding hazards, grinding safely, Welding safety, what are welding hazards
Safety Scene - Welding Edition
In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.
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, hazard, problems in a welding shop, safety, welding hazards, welding shop, wrong
Sawing Review
In this interaction the student is asked 19 questions related to sawing machines.
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machines, review, sawing, saws
Screw Threads and Fasteners
This document gives the student a text and graphic overview of screw threads and fasteners.
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benchwork, fasteners, screws, thread, threads
Screw Threads and Fasteners Review
This review assesses the student's ability to understand screw threads and fasteners.
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fasteners, review, screws, threads
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
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dc, electronics, parallel, practice, problems, series
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 3
In this interactive object, learners solve a series-parallel DC circuit analysis problem. Immediate step-by-step feedback is given.
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analysis, circuit, parallel, series
Series-Parallel Practice Problems Circuit 4
In this interactive object, learners work 12 problems dealing with dc circuit analysis.
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dc, parallel, practice, problems, seris
Shop Safety Review Sheet
The student takes a 14-question quiz of shop safety.
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quiz, safety, shop
Squaring a Part
This video will guide you through the process of squaring a part on a milling machine.
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Bridgeport, Machine Tool, Mill, Milling Machine, parts, square
Starting a GTAW Weld Pool with Filler
Students view a video that shows the correct methods for starting a GTAW weld pool and adding filler. It focuses on the two problems that many students have – adding filler too soon and angling the torch so that the filler melts prematurely on the filler rod. Note: This activity is 3.6 mb.
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gtaw, tig, welding
Steel Rule Review
This review assesses the student's ability to use a steel rule correctly and accurately.
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measurement, rule, steel, types
Steel Rule Types
In this learning activity you'll review different types of steel rules used in manufacturing.
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how do I use steel rules, rule, rules, steel, types, what are steel rules
Steel Rules Test
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of the different types of steel rules as well as how to use and read them correctly.
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linear, measurement, rule, steel, types
Steel Rules Types and Usage
In this learning activity you'll review steel rule measurement.
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how do I measure using a steel rule, measurement, rule, rules, steel, what is steel rule measurement