CAD and CAM

Question 1

Cam stands for …..

Answer 1

Computer Aided Manufacture

Question 2

Name advantages of CAM/CAD

Answer 2

Much quicker than cutting the keyring by hand.
Much more accurate cutting as there is less room for human error.
We can make multiple copies of the same design and they will all be totally identical.

Question 3

What does CAD stand for

Answer 3

Computer Aided Design

Question 4

How does a CAM system work

Answer 4

Send your dxf files to the laser cutter and there they will be cut out of acrylic plastic.
The laser cutter must not be opened whilst it is on.
The laser cutter gives off harmful fumes and can be dangerous to eyes and skin.

Question 5

Disadvantages of CAD/CAM

Answer 5

It can cost up to £15000
CAD packages can be very difficult to work.
Traditional hand skills are disappearing due to this more effective machines. We are becoming more dependant on them.

Question 6

How does a CAD system work

Answer 6

We first prepare our designs by sketching them on paper.
We then transfer them onto a computer via ProDesktop or SolidWorks.
This is then converted into a dxf file and is ready for CAM