What is CAD Engineering and why do [spin]specialists|engineers[/spin] [spin]need|use[/spin] it? What is CAD?

CAD is an acronym for Computer-Aided Design and [spin]started|began[/spin] in the early 80s. It [spin]relates|refers[/spin] to the use of computer engineering software packages (%LINK1%) and often used during the product design and development stages of [spin]design engineering|engineering[/spin]. Some [spin]familiar|common[/spin] CAD software goes by the name of SolidWorks, CATIA, NX and AutoCAD. It is possible to [spin]make|create[/spin] technical drawings for parts and assemblies as well as complete 3D objects in the digital domain. This has obvious benefits including being able to realistically model and view new product ideas, providing the added benefit of being able to analyse attributes such as aesthetic appeal. Modern CAD Engineering software and systems allow for material application, tolerancing and more time-saving and efficiency functions. The specialist [spin]CAD|CAD Engineering[/spin] software is operated by design engineers (or %LINK2%) and are sometimes referred to as CAD draughtsman. Some are called CAD jockeys in a bid to identify those that do CAD-only and mostly failing to appreciate manufacturing methods for example, when considering a new design. It is most often the case that these engineers had some form of formal training and many computer-aided design courses exist in the UK and worldwide. Short courses and over-the-internet training courses are [spin]quickly|fast[/spin] becoming [spin]common place|popular[/spin] and are most likely offered by CAD Engineering software re-sellers. CAD engineering has proven to [spin]shorten|reduce[/spin] design cycle times and has meant new products can come to market quicker than ever before. Modern CAD packages are now sporting features such as built-in simulated testing so designs can be [spin]put to the test|tested[/spin] directly within the [spin]specialist|CAD engineering[/spin] software. This has the benefit of reducing design cycle time further and also checking designs to reduce design iterations. CAD software also has interfaced with computer numerical control (CNC) and rapid prototyping systems, which have meant digital models can be printed or prototyped within [spin]hours|days[/spin]. There are other features of CAD such as Photo-realistic Rendering and Fluid Analysis which add even [spin]greater|more[/spin] value to such specialist software. The software can generate stunning imagery but often the quality of the images are based on computer hardware [spin]spec|specification[/spin]. In particular a good graphics card, CPU and memory specification can make all the difference to quality as well as the time taken to process such high-quality images. Many people inside and outside of industry fail to acknowledge just how important CAD is. However the opposite is also true and some professionals rely on CAD too much, believing it can replace experimental testing and studies. CAD software should be [spin]respected|used[/spin] as a tool to aid in the design and

development process and nothing more than that. CAD engineering has made a world of difference to designers and engineers alike and is set to continue this trait as we move forward.

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3D CAD [spin]Modelling|Modellers[/spin] representing your ideas [spin]properly|professionally[/spin] with CAD engineering services So you have your [spin]brilliant|great[/spin] idea for the next best thing having spent weeks, months or even years on idea generation. [spin]Following this| Next[/spin] you decide to look into manufacturing your product only to realise your idea is drawn on the back of a napkin with no true dimensions or representation. You might even be confused about your own idea but how can you tell or present your idea to someone else? One way is to use professional 3D CAD modellers. %LINK2% work with computer-aided design (%LINK1%) software will be turn your idea into something [spin]commendable|worthy[/spin] of presenting to friends, investors or customer focus groups. As the inventor, you will want to meet your CAD modelling agency in order to [spin]explain the workings of| describe[/spin] your idea. You can of course use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect your idea from being stolen and these are often actively encouraged by agencies and other inventors having gone through the process. There are [spin]several|many[/spin] ways that 3D CAD engineering software can convert your ideas into fully-fledged 3D representations, bringing it to [spin]into reality|life[/spin]. If you have your ideas sketched on paper or they are locked in your head, they will need to be described accurately enough to allow a 3D form to be created. If you happen to have a [spin]tangible|physical[/spin] prototype, these can potentially be scanned in using a 3D scanner in order to [spin]make|create[/spin] a template mesh of the physical form. This can provide a starting point from which a 3D CAD model can be [spin]made|produced[/spin]. There are two main types of 3D modelling techniques and these are known as surface modelling and solid modelling. The first is considered appropriate for complex shapes that exhibit smooth curves and geometry, whereas solid

modelling is best for simplistic shapes. Each 3D CAD [spin]modeller|artist[/spin] has their own [spin]way|method[/spin] and some [spin]select|choose[spin] to use a hybrid of these two CAD modelling [spin]methods|techniques[/spin]. Some base their [spin]selected|chosen[/spin] techniques on the actual form the product takes and others stick to a method they are most comfortable with. 3D models generally start off with a sketch on a 2D plane. These are then built up and any details are [spin]made|created[/spin] to make an accurate, realistic [spin]depiction|representation[/spin] of the product idea. Specific tools to help produce the main geometry and smaller detailing tasks exist and takes practise in order to apply them appropriately and efficiently. Once a 3D model is [spin]made|produced[/spin], CAD engineering software also has the ability to make animated presentations, in which the model can be made to move and react in a digital world, representing real-world usage. Furthermore, photo-realistic images can be rendered [spin]revealing| showing[/spin] the product in a real-life setting. These have obvious benefits and further adds value and weight to your new product [spin]idea|invention[/spin]. With a polished set of images and presentations at your disposal, you are more likely to convince others in your product ideas and secure investment to bring it to market. CAD Engineering %LINK1% http://www.jensen-consulting.co.uk/ CAD Engineers %LINK2% http://jensen-consulting.co.uk/cad_engineering.html