Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is a technology that allows users to create, modify, analyze, and optimize designs electronically. It replaces traditional manual drafting with digital tools, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the design process across various industries such as architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and product development.
CAD software enables designers to generate 2D drawings or 3D models of objects or structures, providing precise measurements, annotations, and geometric representations. Users can manipulate these digital representations, experimenting with different design iterations, materials, and configurations.
CAD has revolutionized the design process by streamlining workflows, reducing errors, accelerating prototyping, and facilitating collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Its versatility and adaptability make it an indispensable tool in modern design and engineering practices.
Bellow are some examples of the usages of CAD.
This is a design of a COREXY 3d printer that was used to get record high speeds and accelerations.
This is the main sketch of an AWD 3d printer. An AWD printer uses 4 motors in it's kimatics to reach higher speeds over 2 motors, wich is what is used in a corexy
This is a optical illusion called a Cubic Trenfoil knot. This optical illusion was first developed by Vaghuen F. Jones in the 1900's and is still standing as a modern design challenge
This is a manufacturing drawing of a 3 way attachment system and shows the complex ways an idea can be visulized
This is a design of fan duct shroud used for part cooling on 3D printers
This is a model of a toy car. This example showcases on how cad can be used for comercial design
This is a chess set that was modeled in onshape that was used for refrence when creating the worlds largest chess peaice
This is a design of a lever that can be used for a multitude of jobs, from railrods to printing presses.
