AUTOMATED DRAFTING
IMPORTANCE & NECESSITY OF CAD (CONTD.) Product design & development cycle can be markedly reduced which in turn reduces lead time. Design is an interactive process so various alternative designs can be easily compared using CAD & the best one can be implemented.
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CATIA SOLID EDGE AUTO CAD SOLID WORKS
Computers can be used for process planning, NC part programming, material handling and storage, inspection, inventory control and quality control.
Cam uses NC( numerical controlled) machines and CNC( computer numerical controlled ) machines with the help of NC programs and APT programs. With the help of these programs we can control the motion of machines such as milling, drilling, cutting etc. In NC part programming we have to enter a sequence of instructions and machines work accordingly. For Ex. M00- PROGRAM STOP M06- TOOL CHANGE
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In APT we have to give motion statements like GOTO, FROM,POINT etc. With the help of CAM, machines work as per requirement and thus, Increases accuracy and productivity. Reduces cost of production, set up time and scrap. Reduces direct labour and workpiece. Make design changes and prototypes making easy
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
Even robots have been designed by using CAD & CAM methods and controlled by using languages VAL, ROBEX, AML, HELP etc.
AUTOMATION
It deals with application of mechanical, electronic, computer and information technology based systems to operate & control production. CAD & CAM are parts of AUTOMATION. There are 3 types of AUTOMATION:1. Fixed Automation 2. Programmable Automation 3. Flexible Automation Industries select a type of automation according to its different batches of production.
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