CAD, CAM and CNC

Question 1

What does CAD stand for?

Answer 1

Computer Aided Design

Question 2

What does CAM stand for?

Answer 2

Computer Aided Manufacturing

Question 3

What does CNC stand for?

Answer 3

Computer Numerically Controlled

Question 4

What are some advantages to using CAD?

Answer 4

Improves accuracy
Decreases errors
Better quality
Ease of understanding
Quick sharing for collaboration
Saves time

Question 5

What are some advantages to using CAM?

Answer 5

Faster production
Increased accuracy
Increased consistency
More efficient
High sophistication

Question 6

What are some advantages to using CNC?

Answer 6

Improves machining accuracy
Enables complex tasks
Enables more in detail products
Creates flexibility in manufacturing
Increases safety
Boosts production volume
Reduces setup-changeover time

Question 7

What are some disadvantages of using CAD?

Answer 7

Work can be lost because of sudden breakdown of computers
Work is prone to viruses
Work could easily be hacked
Time taking process to know how to operate or run the software
High production or purchasing cost for new systems
Time and cost of training the staff which will work on it

Question 8

What are some disadvantages of using CAM?

Answer 8

It is expensive to set up
Needs a skilled workforce
Difficult to keep up with constantly changing and improving technology

Question 9

What are some disadvantages of using CNC?

Answer 9

They are very expensive to set up
The workers who operate milling machines need proper training
It takes a period of time for design and programming, not so cost-effective for small amounts of products