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What is Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

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Handbook of Research on Trends in Product Design and Development: Technological and Organizational Perspectives
Systems are diverse software and hardware technologies, used in many applications in industries like automotive, aerospace, mechanical and others. One of the most important aspects of CAD/CAM implementation is the integration between different areas of enterprise, like product development, production and assembly.
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Implementation of Rapid Manufacturing Systems in the Jewellery Industry in Brazil: Some Experiences in Small and Medium-Sized Companies
Juan Carlos Campos Rubio (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brasil) and Eduardo Romeiro Filho (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais[REMOVED HYPERLINK FIELD], Brasil)
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-617-9.ch007
Abstract
This chapter presents the rapid prototyping and manufacturing concepts applied as means to reducing time between jewellery designs and manufacturing process. Different processes on jewellery modelling production are presented. Nowadays, the use of technologies as CAD/CAM - Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing in high production companies are very disseminated. However, the implementation of these resources at the design and manufacturing processes of jewels and fashion accessories, in small and medium size businesses, is still insipient. As reference, is presented the situation observed in small and medium companies located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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