CAD

CAD is the use of computer systems to assist the creation, modification, analysis or optimization of a design. Improves the quality of the design, communication through documentation and create a database for manufacturing CAD has been the major driving force for research in computational geometry, computer graphics and discrete differential geometry

A CAD system is a combination of hardware and software that enables engineers and architects to design everything from furniture to airplanes. CAD system allows an engineer to view a design from any angle with push of a button and zoom in/out for close ups and long distance views

CAD in various fields:

Aerospace Architecture Automotive Chemical and process Electrical and electronics Computers and IT Communications Medical and pharmacy Military and defence: design of fighter jets, tanks, military weapons

3D CAD SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS

Autodesk has innovated in 3D CAD software to provide engineers and designers the digital prototyping tools they need to experience their 3D CAD designs virtually before theyre built. Autodesk solution for digital prototyping lets to test and optimize 3D CAD designs before they hit the shoopfloor.

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNING

Increase in productivity of the designer Complexity of engineering drawings The number of repeated parts in the drawing Annotation symbols and notes Easy to prototyping and manufacturing Programming for manufacturing the job Designing tools and device for the manufacturing

COND

Shorter manufacturing lead time Fast and accurate drawings Launching to the market the new product CAD system helps reduce errors Design analysis Reduction in overall time of manufacturing help in standardization of procedures improvement in procedure for making engineering changes

DISADVANTAGES OF CAD

Providing training to designers: Designer should have a thorough knowledge about the software, hence providing training of the new and innovative CAD software is a tedious and expensive job. Expensive start up cost: Start up cost for CAD software is expensive due to software, hardware, training expenses. Hard to get the conceptional form: CAD systems have no means of comprehending real-world concepts, such as the nature of the object being designed or the function that objects will serve.