The Proceedings of Mechanical Engineering Congress, Japan
Online ISSN : 2424-2667
ISSN-L : 2424-2667
2022
Session ID : S202-06
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A Study on Computer Languages and Spreadsheet Software for Design Calculation in Mechanical Drawing Education
*Keiichiro TAKATO
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In recent years, spreadsheet software has been gaining recognition as an easy way to obtain results in mechanical design studies. However, Python, which is a representative of modern programming languages, is capable not only of design study, but also of controlling equipment to test whether the finished product meets design requirements, such as creating comparative 3D models for inspection drawings and inspection models in STL. Recently, 3D printers and CNC machines that enable prototyping from 3D models without using drawings have become common, and the usefulness of programming languages such as python, which is widely effective for design, is expected to increase. Furthermore, Python can be used not only on personal PCs, but also on RaspberryPI, which can be installed anywhere and consumes little power, and can be used not only for education in developing regions, but also on board ships during ocean voyages and in outer space. The choice of which of these spreadsheet software and programming languages to use for desk research is up to the individual engineer. We hope that the choices presented in this report will help students and engineers in educational institutions to make good choices.

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