计算机英语(三版) 10-10.3作者：刘兆毓、郑家农(普通高等教育“十一五”国家级规划教材).pptVIP

* * PART Ⅲ APPLICATIONS CHAPTER 10 CAD/CAM/CAE /CIM AND MRP-Ⅱ 10. 3 DEFINITIONS OF CAD, CAM, AND CAE CHAPTER 10-3 10.3 DEFINITIONS OF CAD, CAM, AND CAE MAIN POINT Main point: The definition and application of computer-aided design computer-aided manufacturing computer-aided engineering Text1 As described in the previous section, computer-aided design (CAD) is the technology concerned with the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of a design. Thus any computer program that embodies computer graphics and an application program facilitating engineering functions in the design process is classified as CAD software. In other words, CAD tools can vary from geometric tools for manipulating shapes at one extreme, to customized application programs, such as those for analysis and optimization, at the other extreme. 定语从句 Text2 Between these two extremes, typical tools currently available include tolerance analysis, mass property calculations, and finite-element modeling and visualization of the analysis results. The most basic role of CAD is to define the geometry of design—a mechanical part, architectural structure, electronic circuit, building layout, and so on—because the geometry of the design is essential to all the subsequent activities in the product cycle. Computer-aided drafting and geometric modeling are typically used for this purpose. 同 位 语 原因状语从句 Text3 This is why these systems are considered CAD software. Furthermore, the geometry created by these systems can be used as a basis for performing other functions in CAE and CAM. This is one of the greatest benefits of CAD because it can save considerable time and reduce errors caused by otherwise having to redefine the geometry of the design from scratch every time it is needed［1］. Therefore we can say that computer-aided drafting systems and geometric modeling systems are the most important components of CAD.