USE OF FEM TECHNOLOGY AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR TEACHING MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Zhili Ren, Yiran Zheng, Suyang Fan, Zhicao Chen, Weihua Gao, Juan Li, Nor Saidi Mohamed Nasir

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This paper describes how FEM (Finite Element Modelling) techniques can be applied to improve the quality of teaching and learning of mechanical engineering processes. Incorporating FEM techniques in the curriculum can bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications and provide hands-on learning experiences. With the help of FEM software, students can explore different design options, predict potential failure points, and optimize the manufacturing process to achieve desired results. In this project, the rolling process of sheet metal is chosen as a teaching example. The real-time deformation of metal materials in the rolling process is explained through FEM analysis so that students can learn how to deal with inhomogeneous loads, boundary constraints, and other situations. Through intuitive graphics and data generated by FEM simulation, students can fully understand the basic principles of the mechanical manufacturing process.


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