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CAD - Introduction
CAD involves any type of design activity which makes use of the
computer to develop, analyze or modify an engineering design.
CAD - Introduction
Later, the image created can be modified as the designer wishes to.
CAD - Introduction
The designer performs the portion of the design process that is most
suitable to human intelligence skills (conceptualization, independent
thinking).
The computer performs the task best suited to its capabilities (Speed
of calculations, visual display, storage of large amounts of data).
Recognition of need
Definition of problem
The process is repeated until the design has been optimized within the
imposed constraints.
Other parts or sub-systems are synthesized into the final overall system in
a similar iterative manner.
Evaluation
Presentation
Various design related tasks can be grouped into four functional areas:
Geometric modeling
Engineering analysis
Automated drafting
Recognition of Need
Definition of Problem
Synthesis
Geometric Modeling
Engineering Analysis
Evaluation
Presentation
Automated Drafting
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To improve communications.
Geometric Modeling
Geometric Modeling
The model can subsequently be retrieved from the data files for
review, analysis or alteration.
Geometric Modeling
First uses dashed lines to portray the rear (invisible) edges of the
object.
Geometric Modeling
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Geometric Modeling
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Geometric Modeling
Geometric Modeling
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Engineering Analysis
Engineering Analysis
Surface area
Weight
Volume
Centre of gravity
Moment of inertia
Engineering Analysis
With this technique, the object (domain) is divided into a large number
of finite elements (rectangular or triangular) shapes - Discretization.
Engineering Analysis
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Automated Drafting
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Benefits of CAD
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Benefits of CAD
Design Analysis
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Benefits of CAD
This had been done manually by dividing each part into simple
geometrical shapes so as to conveniently compute the volumes
and weights.
Through the use of CAD and its mass properties analysis, the
mass properties were obtained in 25% of the total time formerly
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Benefits of CAD
These items are especially important in such cases as longlead-time material purchases.
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Benefits of CAD
Improved Procedures for Engineering Changes
Original drawings and reports are stored the data base of CAD
system.
Benefits in Manufacturing
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Benefits of CAD
Computer-aided inspection
Robotics planning
Group technology
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