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EGR 611
Introduction

What is CAD?

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What is CAD?

Computer Aided Design and

Drafting (sometimes known as
CADD)
Generally, it is the use of computers
in design and drawing processes

What is CAD?

Traditionally, technical drawing are

made using manual drafting. It is often
require a lot of effort and time
consuming particularly for large
complex drawing.

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What is CAD?

CAD is being used widely in modern

practice. The ability of computer that
enable engineers to produce, revise,
store and transmit original drawings
has made it very important.

What is CAD?

Example of CAD software:

AutoCAD, Creo (Formerly
PRO/Engineer), NX, UNIGRAPHICS,
CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.

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History of CAD

Charles Barbage (1883) - developed

idea for computer.
IC Chip Revolution => MicroComputers and CAD.
1st CAD demon by Ivan Sutherland
(1963) - SKETCHPAD.
A year later IBM produced the first
commercial CAD system.

History of CAD
Many changes has taken place since then, with
the advancement of powerful computers.
With these developments, it is now possible to
do all the designs using CAD including two
dimensional drawings, solid modeling, complex
engineering analysis, production and
manufacturing.

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History of CAD
New technologies are constantly
invented which make this process
quicker, more versatile and more
powerful.

Advantages of CAD
Easier Creation and Corrections Working/detail drawings may be created
more quickly and makings changes is
more efficient than correcting drawings
made by hand.
Better Visualization of drawings - Many
systems allow different views of the
same object and 3D pictorial view.

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Advantages of CAD
Database of Drawing Aids - Designs and
symbols can be stored for easy recall
and reuse.
Increased Accuracy - Using the
computer, the drawing can be produced
with more accuracy.
Improved Filing - Drawings can be more
conveniently filed, retrieved and
transmitted on disks.

Advantages of CAD
Quick Design Analysis
Simulation and Testing

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Computer System and Components

A computer system consists of hardware
and software.
Hardware is various pieces of physical
equipment that comprise a computer
system.

Computer System and Components

Software is the programs and
instructions that permit the computer to
operate. Software can be divided into
two; application programs and
operating system.

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Computer System and Components

The hardware for a CAD system consists
of the physical devices used to support
CAD software.
The hardware system consist of:
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Computer Operating System
Display Devices
Input Devices
Output Devices

Why study the theory behind CAD/CAM

systems?
Developers obviously need detailed
knowledge of theory & principles
To be an effective and/or advanced user
the underlying principles must be
understood
Interfacing different systems such as
FEA/CAE or NC programming
Improved knowledge of underlying
systems results in improved performance
& productivity

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The geometric/mathematical methods used

are the underlying principles of many
important technologies
CAD/CAM, CAE (FEA/CFD Meshing,
Kinematics)
Robotics / collision avoidance / path
determination
Rapid prototype development (stereo
lithography)
Photo-realistic rendering of designs, virtual
reality systems
Animation, computer aided tomography
(CAT Scans)

Product Design Cycle

Analysis Model / Design Block often interchanged
Feedback between block often necessary (Design
Evaluation back to Design Conceptualization for
example)

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Product Design Cycle

Product Design Cycle

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