CAD AND CAM

Question 1

What does CAD stand for?

Answer 1

Computer aided design

Question 2

What is CAD?

Answer 2

The use of computer software to accurately draw things

Question 3

What can CAD be used for?

Answer 3

Product design
Engineering
Fashion design

Question 4

What are the key features of CAD?

Answer 4

Edit drawings quickly
View from a 360 angle
Apply different finishes to see how the product looks
Walk through
Zoom in and out
Can create wireframe drawings to see hidden details
Performance modelling and testing

Question 5

What is performance modelling?

Answer 5

A model can be created in many different ways

Question 6

What is performance testing?

Answer 6

Simulation of strength

Question 7

What does CAM stand for?

Answer 7

Computer aided manufacture

Question 8

What are the features of CAM products?

Answer 8

Difficult or complex shapes
Only possible using CNC machines 
Accurate
Batch or mass production required 
Can work in dangerous environments

Question 9

What are the school CNC machines?

Answer 9

Laser cutter
CNC lathe
CNC router
CNC Miller

Question 10

What is the disadvantage of using school CNC MACHINES

Answer 10

Expensive to maintain

Question 11

What can CAM be used for?

Answer 11

Rapid prototyping

Question 12

What is the benefit of CAM on the theme of rapid prototyping?

Answer 12

Can produce models quickly
Saves lead time
3d work
Able to create complex shapes impossible to make by hand