AI and Digital Twin Technology in the Curriculum Reform of "Mechanical Processing Technology and Equipment"

Ying Lv; Deyun Mo; Caimao Su

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202607_9(7).0002

Authors

Ying Lv Department of Mechatronic Engineering, Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, P. R. China
Deyun Mo Department of Mechatronic Engineering, Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, P. R. China
Caimao Su Department of Mechatronic Engineering, Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, P. R. China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202607_9(7).0002

Keywords:

Mechanical Processing Technology and Equipment; Curriculum Reform; AI; Digital Twin Technology.

Abstract

The traditional teaching of the "Machining Process and Equipment" course faces constraints such as limited hands-on resources. To solve this, we propose a reform strategy leveraging AI and digital twin technology. We have developed a new instructional model characterized by virtual-physical integration, project-driven tasks, and blended online/offline delivery. With typical workpiece cases as the foundation, a "three-level progressive" curriculum framework is designed. Practical application shows that this approach notably improves students' practical engineering skills, creativity, and collaboration. Furthermore, it transforms the passive learning environment into a dynamic "teaching-learning-practice-evaluation" integrated system. This research provides a practical reference for modernizing mechanical engineering curricula in the era of AI.

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