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Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Software
There is a lot of available CAD software available in the market. Listed below are a few recommendations you might want to explore.
FreeCAD
FreeCAD is an open-source CAD software used to create 3D images. This software is often used to design real-life objects because of its parametric modeling feature.
You may download the software here!
Fusion 360
Fusion 360 is a widely used CAD software in the industry because of its cloud-based modeling feature. This means that you can edit your design on all platforms including on your very own iPad. However, you need to pay a subscription fee to access the different features personally. De La Salle University students may opt to apply for a Fusion 360 education subscription
Click here to learn more!
OnShape
Onshape is a browser-based CAD application which means you are not required to install any applications. This software also allows you to share your designs to other onshape users.
You may access the application here.
In this section, we will be tackling more about FreeCAD because it is easily accessible to everyone.
A Guide to FreeCAD | Beatrice Megan Uy
This reviewer gives everyone an overview of the basics of FreeCAD. You will learn what are the different features of FreeCAD and understand how to use them. This reviewer may also be used as a reference guide for beginner students on how to use the FreeCAD application.
A Guide to FreeCad.pdfBasic Functions in FreeCAD | Beatrice Megan Uy
This reviewer is a sample activity with step by step procedure to accustom you to using FreeCAD. The reviewer will highlight how to create basic 3D shapes and introduce some important features of FreeCAD.
[EXAMPLE] Using sketch pad path.pdfHow to use FreeCad
This video shares a beginner’s tutorial on the functionalities of FreeCad.
Tutorials for FreeCad
The video gives more tutorials on what can be done in FreeCad from basic to more complex designs
FreeCAD Full Manual
Computer Numerical Control Machine
Computer Numerical Control Machine
Introduction to the CNC machine | Beatrice Megan Uy & Ken Sammuel Camacho
Topics included in this reviewer notes:
The CNC machine
Types of CNC operations
How to program a CNC machine
Common individual G-Codes
Introduction to CNC.pdfWhat is a CNC Machine
This video describes what a CNC machine is, what it does, and how it works. It also provides information about what program is used for the machine. Moreover, This video also gives an introduction to the basics about machining, what are becoming the standards in the industry.
Safety measures
This video explains the different safety procedures and precautions to be followed whenever we are to handle milling machines or when we are in a machine shop.
Basic Milling operations
This video shares the basic milling operations that can be done on a vertical milling machine. It also gives a background on the materials used to make tools, why they look the way they are, and what type of tool is appropriate for the stock material to be machined. The video also highlights the difference between conventional milling and climb milling.
What are G-Codes
Introductory article to learn what G-code is and what are some G-Code codes that are usually seen or used. Some terms used in G-Code are also provided.
List of G-Codes
This site provide us the G-Code commands with their own descriptions as to what they mean and do.
Examples
Sample G-Code Program with a few descriptions about the lines of code. It also includes a discussion about what the sample program will perform on a stock material in a CNC machine.
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