CAD & CAM Flashcards
1
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CAM
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Computer Aided Manufacture - a computer to control manufacturing machinery
1
Q
CAD
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Computer Aided Software - convert hand drawings to electronic format
- 3D Studio Max
- Clay Tools
- Google Sketch-Up
2
Q
CNC
A
Computer Numerical Control
When info is translated into numerical data to control data of operating machine
3
Q
CIM
A
Computer-Intergrated Manufacturing
Combining human systems, information systems and manufacturing systems
4
Q
CAD Pros
A
- Easy to edit designs
- Easy to dupilcate
- Easily translated
- Can be emailed to people
5
Q
CAD Cons
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- Software can be expensive
- Costs if designs aren’t backed up
- Have to train staff to use the software
6
Q
CAM Pros
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- Extremely accurate
- Storage & retrival is easy
- Easy to dupilcate
- Used to make products far away from designs
7
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CAM Cons
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- CAM is expensive
- Can take a long time
- Workers must be trained
