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Unit 1 Introduction of CAD

Introduction of CAD

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Introduction

Introduction
A major use of computer graphics is in design processes,
particularly for engineering and architectural systems, but almost
all products are now computer designed. Generally referred to as
CAD, computer-aided design methods are now routinely used in
the design of buildings, automobiles, aircraft, watercraft, space-
craft, computers, textiles, and many, many other products
For some design applications; object are first displayed in a
wireframe out-line form that shows the overall sham and internal
features of objects. Wireframe displays also allow designers to
quickly see the effects of interact the adjustments to design
shapes.
What is CAD
CAD utilizes computer as a tool for all functions that are
involved in the design process.
In main function that would utilize the computer are
 Layout design for the overall assembly
 Individual component modelling
 Assembly modelling
 Interference and tolerance
 Engineering drawing
Advantages of CAD
 Efficiency: Working with CAD software to create your designs can help you
complete them more quickly. Computers can perform actions quickly and
accurately, so you can create components without the need to measure
carefully, as you would if you were completing a plan by hand. CAD software
may also provide access to functions such as copying, pasting, resizing and
other digital actions you can't complete when planning on paper.
 Precision: Precision and accuracy are important when creating designs. This
ensures that your final products have a design schematic that you or another
individual may use to create the item designed. When using a computer to
create your design plans, you can benefit from the high levels of precision that
computers provide and remove the potential for human error when drawing
your elements.
 Sharing: Creating your plans using CAD software can make it easier for you
to share them with others. The software creates a digital file, so you can share
your work with others who have software capable of reading your chosen file
type. This allows you to collaborate with others regardless of geographic
location and enables you to share changes with all parties immediately.
 Visualization: CAD software may have additional options that
can help with the visualization of the final design of a product.
For example, an architectural CAD program may allow you to
view a 3D representation of the room you design. Visualizing
how your designs look in a practical setting can help you
decide whether you like your current design or whether there
are areas for improvement.
 Automated manufacturing: CAD software can help in the
production process for a company using automated
manufacturing. A company may use manufacturing elements
capable of interpreting schematic documents created using
CAD software. By inputting the CAD-generated designs into
the manufacturing machinery, the company can automate its
production to improve speed and cost-effectiveness.
Application of CAD
Area Application

• Assembly layout
• New-part design
• Standard part library
Design • Tolerance specification
• Interface and clearance specification
• Part relations in an assembly

• Interference checking
• Fit analysis
• Weight and balance
Analysis • Volume and area properties
• Structural analysis
• Kinematics analysis
• Tolerance stacking
Area Application

•Drawing generation
Documentation • Technical illustrations
• Bill of materials
• Image rending
• Process planning
• NC part program generation
• NC part program verification
Manufacturing • NC machine simulation
• Inspection programming
• Robot programming and verification
• Factory layout

• Review and release


• Engineering changes
Management • Project control and monitoring
• Selection of standard parts and assemblies
• Design standards
CAD PROCESS
The conventional design process has been accomplished on drawing
boards with the design being documented in the form of detailed
engineering drawing.
The conventional design process also known as Shigley model,
consists of the following six steps/phases:
1.Recognition of need
2.Identification of problem
3.Synthesis
4.Analysis and optimization
5.Evaluation
6.Presentation
Product Cycle
Traditional Design process vs CAD design
process
INPUT OUTPUT (I/O) DEVICES
 Input Devices: Input and output devices of a computer system are the devices
that connect you to computer. Input devices let you to transfer data and user
command into the computer system. I/O devices are used to interact with the
computer system. For example, you can type in data by using a keyboard, or
you can input data in picture form by using a scanner in computer system.
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Track ball
 Joystick
 Microphone
 Bar code reader
 Graphics tablet
 Pen drive
 CD/DVD
 Digital Camera
 OUTPUT DEVICES: An output device is used to send data out of
the system. The user sees the result after processing of data by the
computer through output devices. Examples of some output devices
are:
 Monitor (CRT,LCD.LED
 Printer
 Plotter
 Speaker

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