1.7 Digital Design and Manufacture Flashcards
1
Q
What is CAM?
A
Computer Aided Manufacturing
2
Q
Why is CAM used to replace manual operations?
A
- Machines can work quickly and continuously
- Quality is more consistent
- Machines work with chemicals harming to humans
3
Q
What are computer controlled weaving looks programmed to do?
A
Lift the correct warp yarns to allow the insertion of weft yarns to create different weaves
4
Q
What are other CAM machines controlled by computers?
A
- Weft and warp knitting machines
- Circular knitting machines
- Jacquard weaving and knitting machines
