The use of CAD/CAM in organizations.

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Martin Malyon

The use of CAD/CAM in organizations

CAD: Computer Aided Design. CAD is used to create highly detailed drawings or technical illustrations in 2 Dimensions or move advanced 3 Dimensions. Cad has revolutionised the design industry. People such as architects, builders, engineers, landscapers and even the fashion and film industry use cad technology to great effect.  Ideally a cad program should be easy to use but produces effective drawings and 3-d images.

Advantages of CAD

  • Drawings are very Precise and accurate
  • 3D detailed drawings
  • Computerised models can be made to scale
  • Test the product if you need to without having to produce it first
  • Drawings are device independent
  • You can resize drawings easily by using calculations on the program
  • More economical and efficient
  • Files are Smaller than bitmapped images
  • Easier to see the characteristics
  • You can see the image in animation so you can get the feeling of it without having to build it
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Disadvantages of CAD

  • Initial cost of set up equipment, Software, and training of staff.
  • High employee costs
  • The software requires High maintenance.3D software is one of the fastest developing industries and most systems need to be updated on a 3 monthly basis.

There are many CAD programs and packages available with some being harder to use than others and for the different aspects of design needed.

Top CAD programs currently on the market

SolidWorks 2003 
SolidWorks 2003 is a top CAD program for many reasons. One of which is the ability to make ...

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