ADVENT OR ADVANCEMENT: CAD/CAM - A REVIEW

With the development of information technology, 3D models can be devised and built, based on virtual prototypes by means of a computer numerical control (CNC) device. Computers can now be used to create accurately detailed projects that can be assessed from different perspectives in a process known as computeraided design (CAD). To materialize virtual objects using CAD, a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) process has been developed. To transform a virtual file into a real object, CAM operates using a machine connected to a computer, similar to a printer or peripheral device. CAD/CAM technology employs a non-invasive threedimensional (3D) imaging system. This paper gives you a brief knowledge about the types and uses of CAD/CAM technology used in various fields.

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