CAD And CAM Flashcards
What does CAM stand for?
What does it do?
Computer Aided Manufacture
Uses computers and machinery to make products
Where is CAD/CAM being increasingly used?
In the industry
What are the advantages of CAD? Name three
No erasing or redrawing
Drawn in 3D so it is accurate and realistic
It looks like the final product
What are the disadvantages of using CAD? Name three
Expensive software and hardware
Time must be taken to train users in the software
This also costs money
Wide range of software
What are the advantages of using CAM? Name three
The components are of consistent and identical
Human error is reduced
Productivity increases, no need for the machines to sleep or take any breaks
What are the disadvantages of using CAM? Name three
Purchase and repair costs are high
Errors in design can be reproduced
Less employment
What is hardware?
What is software?
Machinery and computer equipment
Program/s used to create designs
What is the Input in hardware?
What is output in hardware?
Allow data entered into the computer e.g. Mouse
Presents information to user e.g. Monitor or Vinyl cutter/printer
What are Vinyl cutters?
Where is it used?
Cut letters and shapes on vinyl
CAM machine
What is a laser cutter?
What can it not cut?
Where is it used?
Use a laser beam to engrave and cut materials
Metals
CAM machinery
What does CAD stand for?
What does it do?
Computer Aided Design
Uses computers and software to produce designs
