What is Computer-aided design(CAD)?
Computer-aided design ( CAD ) is the use of computers (or workstations ) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design . [1] CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing. [2] CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations. The term CADD (for Computer Aided Design and Drafting ) is also used. [3] The concept of designing geometric shapes for objects is very similar to CAD. It is called computer-aided geometric design (CAGD). CAD is used as follows: To produce detailed engineering designs through 3-D and 2-D drawings of the physical components of manufactured products. To create conceptual design, product layout, strength and dynamic analysis of assembly and the manufacturing processe...