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Introduction to Computer-Aided Design

This document provides an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). It discusses what CAD is, the design process it is used in, and its components. Specifically, it notes that CAD uses computers to assist in product creation, modification, analysis and optimization. It also outlines the typical design process and notes that CAD is used in the concrete and detail design stages. Additionally, it discusses the related technologies of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) and notes the main hardware and software components of a typical CAD/CAM/CAE system.

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Introduction to Computer-Aided Design

This document provides an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). It discusses what CAD is, the design process it is used in, and its components. Specifically, it notes that CAD uses computers to assist in product creation, modification, analysis and optimization. It also outlines the typical design process and notes that CAD is used in the concrete and detail design stages. Additionally, it discusses the related technologies of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) and notes the main hardware and software components of a typical CAD/CAM/CAE system.

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MODULE 1:

Introduction to CAD

Engr. Regien Mary T. Abaño


What is
Computer-Aided Design

2D 3D Model Analysis

Creating Creating
assemblies Simulations
/visualization and Report
Creating 3D •Checking Analysis
Creating 2D shapes or interference •Animations
Drawings on a models on a and tolerance •Dynamics
computer computer •Overall product •Structural
model Analysis
•Fluid Flow
•Heat Transfer

Source: West Virginia University


Design Process

PROBLEM CONCEPTUAL CONCRETE DETAIL DESIGN CAD


DESIGN DESIGN

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)


is using computers to help execute the design process
Source: West Virginia University
CAD / CAM / CAE
CAM is the
technology
concerned with the Computer- Computer-
use of computer Aided Aided
systems to plan, Manufacturing Engineering CAE is the technology
manage, and control (CAM) (CAE) concerned with the
manufacturing
use of computer
operations. Computer- systems to analyze
Aided CAD geometry,
Design allowing the designer
(CAD) to simulate and study
how the product will
behave.
CAD is the technology concerned with the use
of computer systems to assist in the creation,
modification, analysis, and optimization of a
design.
Source: Michigan State University
Components of CAD Systems

CAD/CAM/CAE System

Hardware Software
Input/Output Solid Assembly
Machines Simulations Analysis
Devices Modeling Modeling
INPUT DEVICES
OUTPUT DEVICES
INTEGRATED INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES
SolidWorks vs Autodesk Inventor vs Creo
Parametric
Programs are similar but not equivalent:

• Same class of software


• Same types of tools
• Same general techniques
• Specific buttons, menus and input sequences are different
• Customer lists are different

TODAY vs TOMORROW

• User interface will change


• Basic or Fundamental will stay the same
Additional Questions?

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