Unit 17 - Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering P1 P2 M1 and D1
Unit 17 - Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering P1 P2 M1 and D1
Unit 17 - Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering P1 P2 M1 and D1
Unit 17 - Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering P1 P2 M1 and D1
Unit 17 - Computer Aided Drafting in En...
P1
Describe the advantages, compared to other methods, of producing drawings
electronically using a CAD package
CAD which stands for computer aided drawing is a software which is used by
architects, engineers, artists and many more to create and aid in 2D and 3D
drawing. In this assessment I will describe the advantage of using CAD over
other methods of drawing such as manual drafting, model making etc.
CAD provides a much
higher resolution and
accuracy while drawing
than other methods of
drawing as the software
can work within 1/72 of
an inch. The software
also provides measuring
tools to increase
precision and accuracy.
CAD can create both 2D
and 3D drawings which
can be viewed from any
angle, rotated, reflected
and many more. This will make it easier for the user to use as the software
provides many more options that other drawing methods which will result in
saving time and money. Being able to view the drawing from any angle give a
clearer image of the drawing and make it easier for users to make
improvements. Any drawing that are produced using CAD are high quality due
to the high resolution and the many featured provided by the software. CAD
also prevents costly mistakes that can occur during designing or production,
this will ensure that money and time is saved. CAD allows the user to try
different colour and texture without risk as the user can just undo mistakes or
things they don't like. Another advantage of using CAD over other drawing
method is that it saves time as parts of drawings can be saved and used
multiples times in other drawings. Another way CAD saves times is that the
file can be easily saved and transferred to multiple users and computers, this
will save time while also making it easier to share ideas. Drawing that have
been produced using CAD can easily be edited and modified, at any time to
improve the drawing or to fix any errors. CAD can also be used to calculate
material quantities and cost which helps the user and the manufacture as it
gives a clear idea of the cost.
Riversan Thapa
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller riversanthapa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £3.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
