Problem Solving With Computer-Aided Design
When someone says they're an engineer, a number of different visualizations come to mind. Some people think of rockets blasting into orbit, others see bridges and skyscrapers being constructed. Engineering is a field that covers many industries, but most jobs aren’t full of glamour. An engineer is trying to solve an issue of some kind, whether it's building a more efficient tollbooth or designing an entire transportation system. These projects need very specific parametric drawings that can be most efficiently created with computers. Production costs tend to be expensive and time consuming, so it’s important that engineers get their drawings 100% accurate.
Projects of this magnitude need Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to generate these complex designs. Using a program like AutoCAD, a two dimensional design can be created using a computer screen as a canvas. These programs have all the functions of a normal drawing pad without the hassle, but 2D CAD drawings still have some limitations. This is where 3D CAD software like Solidworks or Creo come in. These programs help enhance the design function by showing not only structures and dimensions, but how all the parts fit together as well.
Computers come with tremendous benefits that paper and pencil simply can't match. For starters, if you make a mistake on a piece of paper, it's going in the trash and you're starting over. Using computer-generated drawings means that mistakes can be easily deleted and replaced, making the design process more efficient. Computer workstations also erase the need for drafting supplies like paper, T-squares, compasses, and drawing instruments. A computer on a desk also takes up far less space than a drawing board and there’s no need for a massive filing cabinet filled with paper drawings.
All these factors play a significant role in reducing the cost associated with redesigning or launching a new product.
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