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Training Film 21: Testing DC Machines

  • June 1987
  • Number of views: 12828
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Training Film 20: Testing Three-Phase, AC Motors Rated 600 Volts or Less

  • June 1987
  • Number of views: 7047
Video

Outlines the basic steps and procedures commonly used for testing three-phase, AC motors rated 600 volts or less, including preliminary insulation resistance, continuity and no-load tests, as well as the single-phase test for rotors.

Training Film 19: Layer-Winding DC Field Coils

  • June 1985
  • Number of views: 7621
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Covers all necessary steps for layer-winding DC field coils, how to layer-wind a shunt field coil, how to reinsulate an interpole field coil, and how to install large field coils in the frame.

Training Film 18: Random-Winding DC Field Coils

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 7421
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Illustrates procedures for manufacturing random-wound interpole and main field coils for DC machines. Covers everything from removing old coils and taking data to installing and connecting new coils, including how to construct winding forms and jigs, how to shape coils to conform with the curvature of the field frame and how to insulate field coils. Both “wet” and “dry” winding techniques are illustrated.

Training Film 14: Taking Data From a Hand-Wound DC Armature

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 7155
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Describes the correct procedure for taking data from hand-wound DC armatures. Shows how to record the data on typical DC data sheets, and explains the terminology used describing DC data. Points out differences between lap and wave windings.

Training Film 13: Assembly of a Single-Phase Capacitor Motor

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 6234
Video

Step-by-step assembly of a capacitor motor, including installation of both ball and sleeve bearings. Shows tools needed and how to align parts marked during disassembly.

Training Film 12: Winding a Single-Phase Stator

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 7101
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Shows proper procedures for inserting concentric coils into a single-phase stator. Shows tools and insulations and points out relationship between running and starting winding coils.

Training Film 11: Winding Single-Phase Concentric Coils

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 7637
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Shows method of winding concentric coils, which includes determining the coil width for the various size coils within each group, how to set the concentric winding head and select the proper grooves for winding the coils. Also shows how to wind coils using the Holden Head.

Training Film 10: Disassembly of a Single-Phase Capacitor Motor

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 7290
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Step-by-step disassembly of a capacitor motor, both ball bearing and sleeve bearing. Includes bearing removal (both types), plus operation and replacement of various types of starting switches and governors. Stripping not included.

Training Film 9: Taking Data From a Single-Phase Motor

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 6709
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Shows step-by-step procedure for properly determining and recording the type of connection, number of parallel circuits, turns per coil, wire size, span and groups, and how to distinguish between running and starting windings.

Training Film 8: Winding Stators With Formed Coils

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 3543
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Describes the procedures for inserting a formed coil into a stator. Shows proper tools and various wedging methods. Includes connecting the coils and insulating the connections.

Training Film 7, Part 2: Manufacturing Form Coils (Insulating Form Coils)

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 3788
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Teaches how to determine type of connection, number of parallel circuits, turns per coil, wire size, span and groups. Shows step-by-step way to properly record all information.

Training Film 5: Assembly of a Three-Phase Induction Motor

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 3329
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Step-by-step method of assembling the motor. Describes the tools used and those not used. Shows how to align parts as marked in disassembly. Includes installation of ball bearings to the shaft.

Training Film 4: Winding a Three-Phase Stator

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 3849
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Teaches step-by-step proper insertion of three-phase winding. What tools and insulation to use, including proper positioning of center sticks, wedges, phase insulation and fillers. Points out improper methods of winding.

Training Film 3: Machine Winding Three-Phase Random-Wound Coils

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 3427
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Teaches procedures for winding diamond and round-nosed coils. Includes determining coil dimensions from a bare core and winding multiple groups at one time.

Training Film 2: Disassembly of a Three-Phase Induction Motor

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 5355
Video

Shows step-by-step disassembly of a TEFC motor with the proper tools to use, how to mark parts for proper reassembly, how to remove ball bearings from shaft. Details things not to do. Does not include stripping.

Training Film 1: Taking Winding Data From a Three-Phase Induction Motor

  • June 1984
  • Number of views: 4161
Video

Teaches how to determine type of connection, number of parallel circuits, turns per coil, wire size, span and groups. Shows step-by-step way to properly record all information.

Training Film 17: Assembling a DC Machine

  • June 1983
  • Number of views: 2619
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Step-by-step procedure for assembling a DC motor. Includes field coil insertion, connection and polarity checks. Also shows how to install bearings, how to seat brushes and set the neutral position, how to check windings with a megohmmeter, and how to make connections.

Training Film 16: Disassembly of a DC Machine

  • June 1983
  • Number of views: 3716
Video

Shows step-by-step disassembly of a DC motor and the tools to use. Demonstrates how to mark parts, and how to label and record connections for use in assembly. Also explains how to check for shorts or opens in field and armature windings, how to test run the motor, and how to inspect parts for damage and wear.

Training Film 15: Hand Winding a DC Armature

  • June 1980
  • Number of views: 4768
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Provides step-by-step instructions on winding a DC armature, including how to install end fibres and slot liners, how to wind and shape the armature coils and how to make the commutator connections.