CAD/CAM

Type: Solid Modeling

Software: Solidworks

Application: Part Design

The CAD/CAM Process

CAD/CAM is an acronym for computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing. Design engineers use CAD for designing products. Manufacturing engineers use CAM for controlling manufacturing processes.

CAD/CAM Frequently Asked Questions

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Benefits of CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM has evolved through the years from 2D to complete parametric solid models. The downstream advantages of using CAD/CAM are endless.

Benefits:

Full 3D visualization
Allows virtual engineering analysis.
Create tooling from design data.

Applications:

Product Design.
Tool Design
Tool Construction

CAD/CAM Projects and Resources

Redesign a Part with no available data?
Challenge: John needs to design a new tool for a revision to an existing part. John’s problem: No CAD file and incomplete dimensions for the existing drawing; he only has the existing part.

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A “GOOD” STL! What’s That?
The STL file format has become recognized as the standard for RP machines. Note that STL files are produced by CAD systems that are based on surface and/or solid modeling only. 2-Dimensional and Wireframe CAD systems do...

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