Abstract
The teaching of the traditional mold courses focus on the illustration of theoretical knowledge. Therefore, associating the design, evaluation, and manufacture links as a whole is difficult. Students cannot shape system knowledge, thereby making the study difficult. In addition, traditional teaching cannot meet the current enterprise needs of talents who have mold CAD/CAE/CAM technology. This study presents a teaching method that applies CAD/CAE/CAM technology to mold teaching. First, the positive effects of these technologies on the mold design and manufacturing process are introduced. Thereafter, lamp cover is used as an example to establish a series of computer-aided teaching development processes using existing software for mold design, mold flow analysis, and machining simulation. Lastly, survey results demonstrate that the effects of the proposed teaching method are better than the traditional method. Moreover, students and enterprises are substantially recognized in this teaching method.
Highlights
China has become a manufacturing power due to the development of its economy and technology
To provide students with an improved understanding and learning of the mold design, as well as to meet the needs of employees in different levels and types after graduation, this study proposes the application of computer-aided technology to the teaching of mold as an independent project for a case study
The current study presents a teaching method of applying CAD/CAE/CAM technology into the mold course and introduces the positive effects of these three technologies on student learning in this course
Summary
China has become a manufacturing power due to the development of its economy and technology. Mold is a special basic process equipment in the manufacturing industry This equipment is mainly used to produce the related components of industrial products with high efficiency and in large quantities. The production process of mold generally utilizes precision manufacturing, computer technology, and intelligent control. The components produced by mold have the advantages of high consistency, precision, complexity, and low energy consumption. These components are extensively used in the machinery, aerospace, automotive, medical, and other manufacturing areas [1]. In the traditional teaching method, knowledge of mold theory is illustrated in the classroom by teachers; thereafter, and the students perform experiments and develop course designs. To provide students with an improved understanding and learning of the mold design, as well as to meet the needs of employees in different levels and types after graduation, this study proposes the application of computer-aided technology to the teaching of mold as an independent project for a case study
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