All Posts Tagged With: "CAD/CAM"
Terms used in CNC
cad/cam
CNC Glossary
CAD (Computer-aided design) Geometry authoring tool that involves software and sometimes special-purpose hardware. Current packages range from 2D vector based drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers.
CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing) Considered as an NC programming tool wherein 3D models of components generated in CAD software are used to generate CNC code to drive numerical […]
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What is the past of CAD
computer aided design
CAD stands for computer aided design. CAD was developed in the early 60s. Today it is the premier way to design, develop and optimized products.People use computer aided design daily to design darn near every product that you see when you look around.Designers use CAD to first design a product, and then they […]
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An in-depth look at computer aided design and its process
CAD Lessons
When designing something complex in Computer Aided Design you will find there is a bit of a process. First you design parts. Then you build the parts into Sub-Assemblies. Next you build sub-assemblies into Groups. Then you build the groups into the machine. It is a logical pyramid process. You can also think of […]
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Lessons about CNC safety
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Just about any topic that is covered about working in a shop should start with safety.Yours and other people safety should be at the top of your mind.CNC is not different than any other shop topic that you will encounter. In fact, the highest levels of safety awareness should be maintained when using a […]
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CNC Process Overview
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Explanation of the process This is how I view CNC. I break it down into simple steps that I can remember. Now, they all interact, but it is good to keep them in boxes for simplicity sake. I also like to keep them in a logical, progression type order. Here they are: Design, CAD, […]
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How do I pick a CAM program?
Computer Aided Manufacturing
This will sound very familiar to the CAD section on this topic. There are multiple CAM programs available for generating tool paths and machining operations. Generally, people become familiar with one and stick with that. As far as selecting the right one for you, my advice is this. Most software companies have free […]
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Learning Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing?
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You might hear the term CAD-CAM from time to time. It is basically a merging of the two pieces. A software manufacturer tries to pick up more marketshare by doing this. They also keep you locking into their “system” by going with the whole package at once.
A lot of the time, this is […]
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