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Training and learning of specialized engineers by means of a new advanced software
Author(s) -
Urbikain Gorka,
López de Lacalle Luis Norberto
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.21702
Subject(s) - machining , computer science , software , subject (documents) , engineering management , key (lock) , manufacturing engineering , software engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , world wide web , programming language , computer security
ABSTRACT The Group of High Performance Manufacturing of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) conducts training of specialized industrial engineers, providing specific courses of Advanced Manufacturing together with student participation in innovative projects. Arising from the research activities of the High Speed Machining (HSM) division, a new software with key utilities is presented as a personal approach of the authors to address vibrations and other problems in distinct machining systems. The tool begins to be used during computer‐based practice sessions as well as during practical sessions at the mechanical workshop. It is capable of generating predictive results and extracting direct information from real data. Following the objectives of the instructional strategy, a more than favorable perception was found from the surveys and examination passing rates. This evolving application is conceived of as an introductory learning and training tool for vibration analysis for future manufacturing engineers to reduce the gap between the theoretical and practical sides of the subject. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 24:241–254, 2016; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/cae ; DOI 10.1002/cae.21702