Your Internet Connection: The files that supply the instruction and testing include sound, animation, and digital video. If you have a DSL, Cable Modem or T1 or better web connection with available bandwidth, you should be able to receive the files directly over the internet.
			If you have a dial up connection such as a 56K modem, or if your available bandwidth is not sufficient enough to view the lesson samples below, the "Support Files" CD-ROM is available at no charge. You will place the CD-ROM in the training computer or copy the files to the hard drive. The CD-ROM holds all the files you'll need to view the samples below and take the actual online course. Connection speeds for course management functions can be much slower. If you would like the free sample CD-ROM, please call 1-800-624-6968. You are under no obligation to purchase.

		Your Computers: Minimums: A Pentium II computer with 128 mb of RAM, A broadband connection provides immediate access to all instructional materials. The free "Support Files" CD-ROM must be used when dial up connection speeds are used.

Windows version 98 or better.
A current version of a web browser such as Netscape or Explorer.
Current versions of QuickTime and Shockwave plug in.Click here to check your browser and plug ins.
A SoundBlaster or equivalent sound card with speaker or headphones.
A 15" or larger color computer monitor set to High Color (16 bit) or True Color (24 bit).

Free Sample Modules:
The titles below represent various sections of instruction from throughout this course. The sections provided will each run a few minutes in length. You will be able to answer the test questions that apply to the portion of instruction you saw by clicking on the TEST link for each module. You must have a broadband web connection to view these samples. See "Your Internet Connection" above for details about dial up connections.

You will only see a portion of the instruction from each module, not a complete module. It is common for new trainees to view the instruction several times before they can answer all of the test questions correctly. The samples provided here were chosen to provide examples of both the core instruction as well as specific inch and metric portions covered by the course.

Sample Titles:
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Instruction Module 1: Viewing the Part Print and Understanding Dimension Information.
INSTRUCTION for Module 1.
TEST for module 1.

Instruction Module 5: Essential Geometry for Machinists.
INSTRUCTION for Module 5.
TEST for module 5.

Instruction Module 11: Datums.
INSTRUCTION for Module 11.
TEST for module 11.

Instruction Module 17: Avoiding Errors in Performing and Expressing Calculations.
INSTRUCTION for Module 17.
TEST for module 17.

Instruction Module 22: Reading and Totaling Micrometer Measurements.
INSTRUCTION for Module 22.
TEST for module 22.

Instruction Module 30: Identify Units of measure for Surface Finish.
INSTRUCTION for Module 30.
TEST for module 30.

Instruction Module 36: Methods of Measuring Threads.
INSTRUCTION for Module 36.
TEST for module 36.

Instruction Module 37: Using Optical Comparators to Measure Threads.
INSTRUCTION for Module 37.
TEST for module 37.

Instruction Module 43: Measuring with Electronic Height Gages.
INSTRUCTION for Module 43.
TEST for module 43.

Instruction Module 45: Preparing the CMM for Measurement.
INSTRUCTION for Module 45.
TEST for module 45.

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