CAD/CAMOur third challenge involved rapid prototyping to develop a final product. We used computer aided design programs and computer aided manufacturing machines to produce our final product which was an LED holographic lamp. To come up with this product we used a line drawing image, we then outlined it in adobe illustrator. We then used a sheet or perspex and a laser cutting machine to imprint the etch onto the perspex, the next step was to cut out the the outline. Once we had done this we needed to make a base, we used 3Draw 3to design the hexagonal base and then we printed it using a 3d printer. The final step was wiring up the LED and then adding a battery to power it.
CAD/CAM is used in many industries, some examples include: Dentistry Aerospace Automotive Defence/military Education Medical Sporting goods and custom fabrication These businesses use CAD/CAM to rapidly prototype and develop their products. They do this as it is quicker and easier for them to get a final product but also prototype them so they can easily edit and reprint them. We used a Rapid application development approach as this is the approach most industries use to design and develop their models. |