4. CAD stands for Computer Aided Design
CAD (Computer Aided Design) is the use of computer
software to design and document a product’s design process.
In Engineering drawing the use of Graphical symbols such as
points, lines, curves, planes and shapes. Essentially, it gives
detailed description about any component in a graphical form.
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5. CAD is an image file format used by AutoCAD. AutoCAD
was created by Auto Desk, and creates 2-D and 3-D designs.
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6. History
The beginnings of CAD can be traced to the year 1957, when
Dr. Patrick J. Hanratty developed, the first commercial
numerical-control programming system.
In 1960, Ivan Sutherland created “SKETCH PAD” which
demonstrated the basic principles and feasibility of computer
technical drawing.
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7. Engineering drawings have been in use for more than 2000
years. However, the use of orthographic projections was
formally introduced by the French mathematician Gaspard
Monge in the eighteenth century.
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9. CAD facilitates the manufacturing process by transferring
detailed information about a product in an automated
form that can be universally interpreted by trained
personnel.
Efficiency in the quality of design
Increase in the Engineer’s productivity
Improve record keeping through better documentation and
communication.
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10. CAD software has all but replaced the traditional drawing
board.
Aerospace:
This high-tech industry manufactures everything from
space vehicles to satellites, aircraft to missiles.
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11. Architecture:
When creating something as large and as expensive as
a building, flawless planning is a must. CAD software is used to design 2D
floor plans and 3D schematics of houses, office buildings and other
commercial structures
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12. Cartography:
Long gone are the days of charting maps by hand.
Modern cartographers use some form of computer-aided software to chart
climate, road and topographic maps.
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13. Civil Engineering:
Urban planners use CAD software to plan urban
infrastructure including bridges, parks, industrial units, office complexes
and more.
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14. Fashion:
While many reputable fashion designers may initially design
their one of a kind creations by hand, fashion CAD software is typically used
in the latter portions of the design process.
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15. Interior Design:
Design software allows interior designers to bring
their vision to life through detailed digital designs. This allows them to
show clients, right down to the paint color, what the project will look like
upon completion.
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16. Landscaping:
Landscapers use CAD software to conceptualize stunning
outdoor creations and determine the best placement of various landscaping
components such as trees, fences, gardens, patios and more.
CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) is
software used to design products such as electronic circuit boards in
computers and other devices.
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18. CAD software has improved by leaps and bounds. A broad
classification of CAD is:
Auto CAD For PC & MAC:
Design every detail with AutoCAD software, one
of the world’s leading 2D and 3D design platforms.
Fusion 360:
Fusion 360 combines industrial and mechanical design with
collaboration in an easy-to-use, affordable 3D CAD tool.
Inventor:
Design, visualize, and simulate your products before they are built with
Inventor software.
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19. Auto CAD 360:
View, create, edit, and share DWG™ drawings on your
smartphone or tablet.
Auto CAD Civil 3D:
AutoCAD Civil 3D software is a civil engineering
design and documentation solution that supports Building Information
Modeling workflows.
Revit:
Design, construct, and maintain higher-quality, more energy-efficient
buildings with Revit software, built specifically for BIM
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