Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAM) (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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What is CAM?
What is CAM?
Software controlling machines for automated manufacturing
CAM tasks in wood technology
CAM tasks in wood technology
Cutting, drilling, assembling
First step in CAM process
First step in CAM process
Design - make digital model using CAD software
Second step in CAM process
Second step in CAM process
Toolpath generation from CAD model
Third step in CAM process
Third step in CAM process
Manufacturing execution - CNC machine follows toolpath
Material removal in CAM
Material removal in CAM
CNC routers cut and engrave wood with precision
Material addition in CAM
Material addition in CAM
3D printers create designs with wood composites
SolidWorks use in wood technology
SolidWorks use in wood technology
3D modelling and design for accurate toolpaths
AutoCAD use in wood technology
AutoCAD use in wood technology
2D and 3D design, easy connection to CNC machines
Mastercam use in wood technology
Mastercam use in wood technology
Creates toolpaths and programmes CNC machines
VCarve use in wood technology
VCarve use in wood technology
Carves detailed designs in wood and composites
CAM advantage: Precision
CAM advantage: Precision
High accuracy and detail in designs
CAM advantage: Efficiency
CAM advantage: Efficiency
Faster production with fewer errors
CAM advantage: Resource optimisation
CAM advantage: Resource optimisation
Precise material use for better resource management