CAD and CAM Flashcards
1
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CAD
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Computer aided design
2
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Advantages of CAD
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Speeds up the design and development process, edit and develop existing drawings, easier for collaboration and completed CAD drawings can be downloaded to CAM equipment such as laser cutters routers laths and milling machines.
3
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Dis-Advantages of CAD
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High initial set up cost, the software has to be regulated on a daily basis. CAD is not useful for quick sketches.
4
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Applications of CAD
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Scanning of original artwork to be digitally developed, libraries of standard component drawings can be used to complete designs. Designers can use ‘layers’ to draw on. Run simulations of what will be machined to highlight any potential problems.
5
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CAM
A
Computer aided manufacture
6
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CNC
A
Computer numerically controlled
