Topic 10
CAD/CAM
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Learning aims
Learning aims
To understand the term CAD and CAM.
To understand the benefits of CAD and CAM to a designer/engineer.
(Why am I doing this?)
(Why am I doing this?)
By completing this activity you will gain invaluable knowledge about why CAD and CAM are used by designers/engineers.
Activities
Activities
Lesson 11: CAD (Page 17)
Key Question:
Why do think a designers/engineers use CAD and CAM when designing and manufacturing?
Activity instructions
1) Watch the 2D Design teacher demonstrations, videos and read the articles to understanding the term CAD and its advantages and disadvantages to designers and engineers.
2) Then complete the activities on page 17
3) Now use 2D design to accurately create your own CAD final idea. This will then be manufactured for you using CAM. (Laser cutter)
CAD/CAM Research
CAD/CAM Research
CAD/CAM Video
CAD/CAM Video
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