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Ie433 Cad/Cam Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing Part-1 Introduction To CAD/CAM
Ie433 Cad/Cam Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing Part-1 Introduction To CAD/CAM
Part-1
Introduction to CAD/CAM
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• CAD can be defined as the use of computer
systems to perform certain functions in the
design process.
• CAM is the use of computer systems to
plan, manage and control the operations of
manufacturing plant through either direct or
indirect computer interface with the plant’s
production resources.
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From CAM definition, the application of
CAM falls into two broad categories:
1. Computer monitoring and control .
Process
Computer Process
data
Process data
Computer Process
Control signals
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2. Manufacturing support application .
Process data
Computer Mfg
Control signals operations
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The Product Cycle and
CAD/CAM
In order to establish the scope and definition
of CAD/CAM in an engineering environment
and identify existing and future related tools,
a study of a typical product cycle is
necessary. The following Figure shows a
flowchart of such a cycle.
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Typical Product Life Cycle
The Design Process
Design Collecting
Design definitions, relevant design
needs specifications, information and
and requirements feasibility study
Synthesis
Analysis The CAD Process
Design Design
Design Design Design Design
documentation and modeling and
evaluation optimization analysis conceptualization
communication simulation
Marketing
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• The product begins with a need which is identified
based on customers' and markets' demands.
• The product goes through two main processes from
the idea conceptualization to the finished product:
1. The design process.
2. The manufacturing process.
Geometric model
Documentation
Interface
algorithms To CAM Process
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CAD Tools Required to Support the Design Process
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Implementation of a Typical CAM Process on
a CAD/CAM system
Geometric model Inspection
Interface
algorithms Assembly
NC programs
To shipping and marketing
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CAM Tools Required to Support the Design Process
Manufacturing phase Required CAM tools
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Definitions of CAD Tools Based on Their
Constituents
Computer
graphics
concepts
CAD
tools
Geometric
Design tools
modeling
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Definition of CAD Tools Based on Their Implementation
in a Design Environment
Hardware
(control unit; display
terminals;
Design tools + Computer I/O devices = CAD tools
Software (graphics;
modeling; applications
programs
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Definitions of CAM Tools Based on Their
Constituents
Networking
concepts
CAM
tools
CAD
Mfg tools
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Definition of CAM Tools Based on Their Implementation
in a Manufacturing Environment
Hardware
(control unit; display
terminals;
I/O devices
Networking
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Definitions of CAD/CAM Tools Based on
Their Constituents
CAD/CAM
tools Geometric
Networking
modeling
Computer
graphics
concepts
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Definition of CAD/CAM Tools Based on Their
Implementation in an Engineering Environment
Hardware
Networking
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Typical Utilization of CAD/CAM Systems in an Industrial Environmen
Geometric modeling and graphics package
Process planning
Geometric modeling
of conceptual design CAPP package
Programming
No Is final design package
Applicable? Machining
Yes
Inspection
Drafting Inspection
And Robotics
Assembly package
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Automation and CAD/CAM
Automation can be defined as the
technology concerned with the application
of complex mechanical, electronic, and
computer-based systems in the operation
and control of manufacturing systems.
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Advantages of CAD/CAM
systems
• Greater flexibility. • Better product design.
• Reduced lead times. • Greater manufacturing
• Reduced inventories. control.
• Increased Productivity. • Supported integration.
• Improved customer • Reduced costs.
service. • Increased utilization.
• Improved quality. • Reduction of machine
• Improved communications tools.
with suppliers. • Less floor space.
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