I find it harder and harder to keep up with the changes that happen so rapidly these days!
For you, and for Modern Edge, it is very important to:
Computer Aided Design (CAD) has completely changed the drafting business and made the storage and retrieval of projects much easier. However, manual drawing is still very important and provides the basics of learning to draw.
To enhance the advanced CNC technologies, Modern Edge has purchased a new personal computer CAD/CAM system!
Some of the advantages of CAD over manual drawing are:
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No need for scaling. All drawing is done full size. |
Both two and three dimensional drawings can be produced. |
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The screen drawing area can be set to any size with the click of a butto.n |
Your work is copied and stored off the computer for security – you may never lose your work again! |
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All of the tools needed are supplied by the program. |
Drawings are stored on disk rather than in a bulky folder. |
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Absolute accuracy can be maintained. |
Dimensioning is almost automatic. |
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Production details can be extracted directly from the drawing. |
Parts of drawings can be saved and used in other drawings. |
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Eliminates the need for full size set outs. |
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Everything you learn about manual drawing technique applies to CAD/CAM drawing development.
The images are displayed on the PC screen and, with the click of a button, can be put on paper using printers or plotters.
One of the benefits of drawing components on CAD is that these drawings can be converted to Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) and transferred to the Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machines for automated production.
Within the CAD/CAM PC: