CAD/ CAM and benefits of 3D modelling

Question 1

What does CAD stand for?

Answer 1

Computer Aided Design

Question 2

What does CAM stand for?

Answer 2

Computer Aided Manufacture

Question 3

What is the differences between CAD and CAM

Answer 3

• CAD is the use of software to design products and change them in 3D. A business can then visualize these designs and send them to others around the world. These designs can then be sent to CAM machines to be made.
• CAM is the using computers to control machines that will form a product and produce it for the masses(3D printers, laser cutters…)

Question 4

Advantages and Disadvantages of CAD

Answer 4

Advantages
-Designs can be changed and developed quickly
-Can be viewed in a 3D space from different angles before production
- Designs can collaborate by sending work.
- Can be more accurate than drawing
Disadvantages
- Expensive to set up
- Equipment like computers can break
- You need skilled workers
- Need to constantly keep up with changing technology and software.

Question 5

Advantages and Disadvantages of CAM

Answer 5

Advantages
- Fast and accurate production
- Machines run constantly on repetitive tasks and don't need as many breaks
- Good for mass production
- Efficient material usage 
Disadvantages
- Very expensive to set up
- You need skilled engineers 
- Downtime for maintenance
- Machines and computer can fail.