Integrating CAD and CAM. (computer-aided design; computer-aided manufacturing) (Scanning the Horizon)

From: Modern Machine Shop | Date: November 1, 1993 | Copyright information

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have become essential capabilities due to intense market competition among machine shops. Olmstes Engineering company has opted to combine both systems and created the ACU.CARV ADS. The system enables users to address multi-surface machining problems through its CAM milling functions while its CAD capabilities enable users to make designs and specifications on the same interface.

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