Comprehensive Introduction of Computer Aided Engineering, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Facilities to the Undergraduate Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering

本学院机械工程专业的学生需要额外接触以计算机为基础的工程系统，以及设计、分析、制图和制造的各个阶段。本项目提供集成的计算机辅助设计/计算机辅助制造软件包、精密图形工作站和数控立式铣床。该仪器作为设计导向的机械工程课程和相关选修课的一部分。学生们学习如何在最初的设计阶段真实地模拟产品的性能，然后再进行详细的图纸和制造。本项目为机械工程专业的学生创造了一个真实的面向计算机的设计环境，并为其他学科提供了一个基本的教育工具。这笔奖金将由受资助者提供等额的奖金。

The mechanical engineering students at this institution need additional exposure to computer-based engineering system and to the various stages of design, analysis, drafting, and manufacturing. This project provides an integrated computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing software package, precision graphics workstations, and a numerically-controlled vertical milling machine. This instrumentation is used as part of the required design-oriented mechanical engineering courses and associated electives. The students learn how to realistically simulate product performance in the initial design stage before committing to detailed drawings and manufacturing. This project creates a real-life computer-oriented design environment for the mechanical engineering students and make available a basic educational tool for general use in other disciplines. This award is being matched by an equal sum from the grantee.