Virtual machining lab for knowledge learning and skills training

Advances is computer technology have changed traditional methods for manufacturing engineering education. In particular, the advent of virtual reality is furthering manufacturing education to a potential higher level where both comprehensive knowledge learning and physical skills training can be achieved in an interactive synthetic environment. In this article, details of the development of a virtual machining lab are presented. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 6: 89–97, 1998