CAD/CAM Flashcards
1
Q
What does CAM stand for
A
Computer Aided Manufacture
2
Q
What is CAM
A
Process of manufactueing products with aid of a computer
3
Q
CAM Machinery Examples
A
Milling Machines
3D Printers
CNC Routers
Laser Cutters
4
Q
What does CAD stand for
A
Computer Aided Design
5
Q
What is CAD
A
Process of designing a product on compiter rather than on pencil and paper
6
Q
CAD Softwares
A
Vector Works
ArtCAM
7
Q
2-axis machines
A
Only cuts out 2D shapes
8
Q
3-axis machine
A
Cuts out 3D shapes
9
Q
CNC Routers
A
Cut 2D and 3D and can be used on plastics,wood and metals
10
Q
Why CAD/CAM is good for global companies
A
Saves on shipping costs by allowing designs to be sent electronically
Saves on Labour cost by sending design to a labour cheap country
