This document introduces Computer-Aided Design (CAD) as a technology utilizing digital computers for various functions in design and production. It discusses the advantages of CAD in improving productivity, design quality, and communication, as well as its applications in mechanical engineering. The document also outlines the necessary hardware specifications for a CAD workstation.
CHAPTER 1: CADFUNDAMENTAL
Prof. RATNADEEPSINH M. JADEJA
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Department
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INTRODUCTION
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CAD/CAM : It is a technology concerned with the use of digital
computers to perform certain functions in design and production.
CAD can be define as the use of computer systems to assist in the
creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
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Product
concept
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT CYCLE
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Design
Engineering
Drafting
Process
Planning
Production
scheduling
Order new
equipment
and tooling
Production
Quality
control
Customers
and markets
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Product
concept
PRODUCT CYCLE REVISED WITH CAD/CAM
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Design
Engineering
Drafting
Process
Planning
scheduling
Order new
equipment
and tooling
Production
Quality
control
Customers
and markets
Computer-aided
design
Computer-automated
Drafting and documentation
Computer-aided
Process planning
Computerized scheduling,
Material requirements planning,
Shop floor control
Computer controlled
Robots, machines,
etc.
Computer-aided
Quality control
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APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS TO THE DESIGN PROCESS.
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Recognition of need
Problem definition
Synthesis
Analysis and
optimization
Evaluation
Presentation
Geometric modeling
Engineering analysis
Design review and
evaluation
Automated drafting
CAD
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COMPARISON OF CAPABILITIES OF DESIGNERS AND COMPUTERS
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Human Designers are good at Computers are good at
Identifying design needs Carry out long, complex and laborious
calculations
Drawing up specifications Store and efficiently search large data
bases
Selecting design solutions Provide information on design
methodologies, heuristic data and stored
expertise.
Selecting the best design Simulation of design for optimization
Learning from experiences Aids in modelling, drafting and
documentation
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REASONS FOR IMPLEMENTING CAD
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1. To Increase the Productivity of the Designer by
i. Reducing Production Time.
ii. Using ready made part library.
iii. Quicker changes.
2. To Improve the Quality of Design
3. To Improve Communication
4. To Create a Database for Manufacturing
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BENEFITS OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
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1. Productivity Improvement in Design
2. Shorter Lead Times
3. Flexibility in Design
4. Design analysis
5. Fewer Design Errors
6. Standardization of Design, Drafting and Documentation
7. Drawings are more understandable
8. Improved Procedures of Engineering Changes
9. Benefits in Manufacturing
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CAD WORKSTATION
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The CAD workstation must accomplish five functions:
1. It must interface with the central processing unit.
2. It must generate a steady graphic image for the user.
3. It must provide digital description of the graphic image.
4. It must translate computer commands into operating functions.
5. It must facilitate communication between the user and the system.