Practical Guide of Project-Based Learning (PBL) Applied to Manufacturing Technology Subject

The present practical guide provides a brief introduction to the application of Project-Based LearningProject-Based Learning (PBL)PBL learning methodology to manufacturing. The methodology is the central one for the degree course of the specialization subject in manufacturing technologies at the Universidade de Vigo. The state of the art of Project-Based Learning is studied, exposing the advantages of its application, considering that it should be limited to groups of no more than 20 students. The chapter presents a detailed case study on the manufacture of a piston for a two-stroke engine that includes the manufacture by aluminum castingCasting and subsequent machiningMachining, with manual and CNCCNC phases. The PBLPBL application method and the development from the idea to the manufacturing and inspectionInspection of the manufactured part is developed. Finally, the assessment of the students is explained.