I have never used computer aided manufactured and have a very limited idea of what I can do which means this section will need a considerable amount of work.
My initial understanding/thoughts of CAM:
My initial understanding/thoughts of CAM:
- Creating products using a computer controlled machine to shape material
- Laser cutter is an example of CAM
- Used in industry to mass produce products
- It looks rather complicated method and hard to set up
- It can be dangerous if the computer malfunctions?
- Have a look at the CAM machines around the workshop and see what they do and how they work,.
- Find out what kind of products and materials can be used in our machines this will also give me a good idea when approaching my own designs and get me thinking how i can use CAM to make more sophisticated products.
- Have a go at one of the machines to get more comfortable with using them, this will hopefully put to rest any fears i have of these machines and get the ball rolling in this section.