CAD/CAM

Question 1

CAD

Answer 1

computer aided design

Question 2

CAM

Answer 2

computer aided manufacture

Question 3

CAD advantages

Answer 3

fast
precise
storage
3D presentation
change materials
simulation
revisions made easy
less paper work
emailed directly to client/team

Question 4

CAD disadvantages

Answer 4

high set up cost
reduction of unskilled labour

Question 5

CAM advantages

Answer 5

fast manufacture
little human error
less waste
economies of scale
rapid prototyping
easily calibrated
CNC machinery
reduction of labour costs
conversion of CAD data into manufacturing data

Question 6

CAM disadvantages

Answer 6

high capital outlay
reduction of labour

Question 7

block modelling

Answer 7

determines shape
dimension and surface details
no working or moving parts

Question 8

3D virtual products

Answer 8

realistic visual
simple manipulation
testing and stress analysis
can easy see 360 degrees around an object

Question 9

rapid prototyping

Answer 9

use of CAD/CAM
cuts down cost and time on products
originally stereolithography
now 3D printers