SUMMARY

This thesis describes the implementation of voxelized computer-aided manufacturing software in an educational setting. The goal of this work was to increase undergraduate students' understanding of design-for-manufacturing (DFM) concepts as applied to subtractive manufacturing processes; this goal is realized through the use of virtualized, interactive visualizations. Students were assessed using online instruments that measure their understanding of both machining processes and DFM for machining. Description of the implementation and analysis of the survey results are presented, together with recommendations for future improvements.