Fundamentals of CAD
Fundamentals of CAD
Fundamentals of CAD
Introduction
• Computer aided design involves any type of
design activity which makes use of the
computer to develop, analyse or modify an
engineering design.
There are several fundamental reasons for
implementing a computer aided design
system
• To increase the productivity of the designer
• To improve the quality of design
• To improve communications
• To create a data base for manufacturing
The design Process
• Before examining the several facts of CAD, let us first
consider the general design process.
• The process of designing something is characterized by an
iterative procedure, which consist of six steps or phases
– Recognition of need
– Definition of problem
– Synthesis
– Analysis & Optimization
– Evaluation
– Presentation
The Application of Computers for Design