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Intro Cad Cam Cae Imp
Intro Cad Cam Cae Imp
Chapter – 01
Introduction to CAD /
CAM/CAE
Presented by
SALUNKE M.D.
M.Tech. Mech.CAD/CAM
B.E. Mech
Department of Mechanical Engineering
J.S.P.M.’S
B.I.T.BARSHI
Introduction to CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD/CAM
Process
Computer Process
data
2. Manufacturing support application .
Process data
Computer Mfg
C Control signals operations
Manufacturing support application Of CAD/CAM.
• Numerical control part programming by computers
• Computer-automated process plannings
• Computrs-generated work standards
• Production Scheduling
• Plant Layout
• MRP
• Shop floor control
• Designs of tools & Fixtures
• Designs of Moulds for Casting
• Manufacturing systems and automations
Advantages of CAD/CAM systems
• Greater flexibility.
• Reduced lead times.
• Reduced inventories.
• Increased Productivity.
• Improved customer
service.
• Improved quality.
• Improved communications
with suppliers.
Advantages of CAD/CAM systems
• Better product design.
• Greater manufacturing control.
• Supported integration.
• Reduced costs.
• Increased utilization.
• Reduction of machine tools.
• Less floor space
Advantages of CAD/CAM
• Advantages of CAD
• Advantages of CAM
The Product Cycle and CAD/CAM
Design and
procurement
Process
of new tools Quality Packaging
planning Production Shipping
control
Order
materials
Marketing
Fig. 1-1 Typical product cycle
• 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.
Definition translator
Drafting and
detailing
Geometric model
Documentation
Interface algorithms
To CAM Process
CAD Tools Required to Support the Design Process
Interface algorithms
Assembly
Process planning
Packaging
NC programs
To shipping and marketing
Definitions of CAD Tools Based on Their
Constituents
Computer graphics
concepts
CAD
tools
Geometric modeling
Design tools
Definition of CAD Tools Based on Their Implementation in a
Design Environment
Hardware
(control unit; display terminals;
I/O devices
Software (graphics;
modeling; applications
programs
Definitions of CAM Tools Based on Their
Constituents
Networking
concepts
CAM
tools
CAD
Mfg tools
Definition of CAM Tools Based on Their Implementation in a Manufacturing
Environment
Hardware
(control unit; display terminals;
I/O devices
Networking
Definitions of CAD/CAM Tools Based on Their
Constituents
CAD/CAM
Geometric
tools
Networking modeling
Computer
graphics
concepts
Definition of CAD/CAM Tools Based on Their Implementation in an Engineering
Environment
Hardware
Networking
Typical Utilization of CAD/CAM Systems in an Industrial Environment
Is design evaluation
Yes Are there
No manufacturing
Possible with available discrepancies in CAD
Standard software? databases?
Design
package Yes
Develop customized No
Design testing
programs and
And evaluation packages NC NC
programming package
Programming
No Is final design package
Applicable? Machining
Yes
Inspection
Drafting Inspection
And Robotics
Assembly package
Documentation
Fig.1-6 Definition of CAD tools based on constituents
Fig. 1-7 Definition of CAD tools based on implementation
Fig. 1-8 Definition of CAM tools based on constituents
Fig. 1-9 Definition of CAM tools based on implementation
Fig. 1-10 Definition of CAD/CAM tools based on constituents
Fig. 1-11 Definition of CAD/CAM tools
based on implementation
Components of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems
– Keyboard
– Mouse
– Space ball
– Data tablet with a puck or stylus
1.Keyboard:-
1.Keyboard:-