Materials Science Forum Vol. 853

Abstract: Manufacturing Engineering Processes Knowledge Area has developed an innovative teaching experience in order to give, only in one session, a complete view of a basic subject, Manufacturing Engineering. This experience has been developed on the basis of making a cube constructed in card by groups of students. Starting from this, the different steps of a manufacturing process have been identified, as well as the necessity of establishing a quality control for any of them. Moreover, the different material processing technology types have been distinguished, the concept of process performance has been introduced and the different possibilities for sequential and/or parallel processing have been analyzed. On the basis of this, the students have built the topics program of the subject, justifying its competences distribution. In the same way, the students have defined the related basic concepts. At the end of the course, a questionnaire containing the basic cognitive concepts was answered by them, 100% successfully.

Abstract: The concept of integration of products and manufacturing processes in ecosystems is evolving from the consideration of environmental aspects to the integration of socio-economic aspects. On the other hand, the lifecycle of product and manufacturing process is the central point for organizing the activity that determines and materializes the environmental load of the product from cradle to grave. So far, there isn ́t an integrated model from the perspective of assessing the sustainability of products and processes with a focus on concurrent design. This paper develops a Holonic protomodel that constitutes an open architecture for lifecycle of sustainable products and processes that integrate the assess of products from social, economic and environmental perspective.

Abstract: The ultimate purpose of a conveniently located university campus in an industrial zone is to train future workers that can nurture existing companies in the county or region. There must be, therefore, a strong relationship between companies and universities; but unfortunately, for various reasons, this is not happening in many countries nowadays. The present work is going to study a particular case: Campus of Alcoy of the Universtitat Politècnica de Valencia, as an example of university located in an industrial area. This example can be extrapolated to any European region away from a major city and heavy industrialization. The results of a recent study in which both agents got involved are showed.

Abstract: In this work, a set of active learning activities has been presented. These tasks are focused on the design and implementation of online activities for students of Mechanical Engineering Degree, in order to fulfill specific and generic competences in the field of manufacturing engineering, and in particular in machining processes. For this purpose, the students have conducted simulations using finite elements method, through Deform 3D software, and it has been applied to the drilling process of the composite with polymeric matrix, polyether-ether-ketone reinforced with glass fibre in 30%, PEEK-GF30. The results show data of variables as thrust force and torque, and others relate to online activities and skills acquired by students when they perform the tasks in a virtual platform. These type of activities motive to students and allow knowing the behavior of materials on a more attractive manner.

Abstract: At the presented work, the results obtained by the implementation of self-assessment tools in the subject of Manufacturing Engineering are analyzed. This is the first subject that has been taught by the Department of Manufacturing Engineering Processes at the University of Malaga in all new engineering degrees within the EHEA framework. First, weak points related to the criteria, tools and evaluation methods have been identified, which were detected during the first year teaching the subject. In order to improve the academic outcomes, new evaluation methods and additional assessment tools have been developed. For this purpose, ICT based tools have been used to support teaching. Finally, the academic results after its implantation have been compared with those previously obtained. As a result, an increase in the number of students who passed the exams together with an improvement in the average marks has been observed, as well as a reduction in the number of student skipping the final exam.

Abstract: The student’s participation from the Polytechnic University of Valencia in the international competition Formula Student and the lectures collaboration in the area of manufacturing processes has created a framework for the academic improvement. This article describes the conceptual and ideological framework of the project and also future works.

Abstract: The main goal of this paper is to show the new learning methodologies in techniques of forming process modelling in the context of Master in Industrial Engineering. In this context, Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) has been established as a valuable tool for manufacturing process. The methodology developed in this work combines the process design, the usefulness workpiece and the computer aided (CAM).

Abstract: At the Alcoy Campus of the Universitat Politècnica de València, we were challenged to obtain the first double degree for our campus. This double degree was established for a Mechanical Engineering major, and our partner institution was Ostfalia Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, located in Wolfenbüttel campus. The agreement between the schools was signed in 2012, after three years of work. Students from either university could get an official diploma in Mechanical Engineering at both universities if they spent two consecutive semesters in the partner institution. This has many benefits for students and professors, which will be discussed in this paper, along with the main process followed to arrive to the final agreement.

Abstract: This article forms part of the research for innovation in intelligent systems and sustainable production in a social approach, with the aim of formulating a neuroscientific model for the application of Kansei-Chisei Engineering in Lean manufacturing environments, in the metal-mechanical sector. In the area of ergonomics design of environments and products has developed from a practical rational approaches to design emotional solutions incorporating affective design with Kansei engineering design. This paper describes the main objectives for methodological development based on Kansei-Chisei Engineering for application to design Lean manufacturing environments, the main background, current state of art and objectives.