CAD/CAM

Question 1

What does CAD stand for

Answer 1

Computer Aided Design

Question 2

What is CAD used for

Answer 2

Make working drawings of a product or a 3D computer model

Question 3

Name a CAD Software

Answer 3

Solidworks

Question 4

Advantages of CAD

Answer 4

High quality consistent drawings that can be backed up then shared, reducing time needed for someone else to draw it.
Once user is used to system complex drawing can be made quickly.
Can be seen in various angles

Question 5

Disadvantages of CAD

Answer 5

System can be difficult to learn/use
Freehand sketches are better at the initial stage of development
Initial cost is high(buy computer, software then staff needs training)

Question 6

What does CAM stand for?

Answer 6

Computer Aided Manufacture

Question 7

What is CAM

Answer 7

Manufacturing machines controlled by computers

Question 8

E,g, of CAM

Answer 8

Lathes, Laser cutters, 3D printers, milling machine

Question 9

What is Does the process of CAM incorporate

Answer 9

The entire manufacturing process being done by a computer. Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Question 10

Advantages of CAM

Answer 10

High production speed
Can work 24/7 with little human interaction needed
Products are made accurately consistently
Can be reprogrammed
Doesn’t require highly skilled operators

Question 11

Disadvantages of CAM

Answer 11

Initially very high cost(computer & machine)
Training needed
It slow and inefficient for one off or low volume production