Mechanical, CAD
CAD/CAM :
Computer Aided Design is the process of creating industrial product designs using computer software, while Computer Aided Manufacturing uses computers to programme these designs into the equipment that will actually manufacture the products.
From : www.z2z.com/site01/itglos01.html
Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing; the use of computer database systems to design parts and systems, generate drawings, perform complex structural and design analyses, and directly program numerically controlled machines to produce parts.
From : www.autocenter.com/about/
Alibre Design Xpress 3D Solid Modeler
Alibre Design Xpress is a rich and capable 3D solid modeler for creating mechanical parts, assemblies and 2D drawings - and is free.
The genius of Alibre Design Xpress lies in its inherent ease-of-use. Those that are new to 3D will find the tutorials, help and user interface intuitive to learning how to build 3D designs. Those that have used 3D CAD previously will be delighted at the functionality and richness of features.
Alibre Design Xpress Features
Part Modeling
Intelligent sketching with automatic constraint capture (i.e., horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, etc.)
Feature-based modeling with parametric history
Powerful feature creation tools: sweeps, lofts, helix, holes, etc.
Mirroring and pattern creation
Assembly Modeling
Assembly constraints: mate, orient, align, etc. with auto-constrain mode
Exploded views
Interference checking, measurement tools, physical property calculator
2D Drawing and Detailing
Automated generation of 2D drawings of parts and assemblies
Bi-directional associativity - change the model and the drawing updates and vice versa
ISO and ANSI standard templates
Orthographic views including front, top, right and iso with hidden line display
GD&T symbols
Redline markups
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