S. Martínez-Pellitero

Tools for Teaching-Learning of Manufacturing Engineering Using Content Management Platforms

This paper presents the methodology that is being applied at present time for teaching and evaluation of different courses in the area of manufacturing processes engineering at the University of León. The context is delimited to the use of content management systems and continuous evaluation of learning. In particular, the Moodle platform is used for structuring the contents and for the continuous evaluation of courses in the scope of materials science, manufacturing processes and automation of operations. An analysis of the changes and challenges derived from the adoption of this methodology in the different courses in which has been applied is presented. These changes have been slightly different as a function of the compulsory or optional character of courses, as well as depending on the number of students enrolled in them.

The Use of Virtual Circles Gauge for a Quick Verification of Portable Measuring Arms

Portable Measuring Arms or Articulated Arm Coordinate Measuring Machines (AACMMs) unique characteristics bring flexibility to the inspection task and allow outside laboratory measurements. However, still a few works study their metrological behavior, uncertainty or assessment. In fact, AACMM assessment involves time consuming and expensive processes mainly inherited from CMM field. A virtual circle gauge similar to ball bars and a methodology based on international standards are proposed in order to simplify the evaluation test. Additionally, two metrological laboratories have evaluated different AACMM models with this gauge. Also, two gauge lengths (distance between circles) have be included in this study. Results have proved that virtual circle gauges are suitable to evaluate AACMMs and tested the influence of distance between virtual circles.

Management of Manufacturing Engineering Seminars in the Context of New Educational Trends

A methodology for seminars developing in manufacturing engineering is presented. Often, when planning similar seminars, it is noted that seminars have a very limited duration. A normal way to overcome this limitation is to prepare the seminar educational documents, at students disposal, before the seminar date. In this point, ICT tools used for virtual teaching, like eXe-Learning, become a significant advancement. However, in this paper is not only considered the elaboration of seminar materials for students, but also a whole educational strategy for seminars developing in manufacturing engineering is stated.