CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Overview
Computer-aided design (CAD), also known as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) , is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Computer Aided Drafting describes the process of drafting with a computer. CADD software, or environments, provides the user with input-tools for the purpose of streamlining design processes; drafting, documentation, and manufacturing processes. CADD output is often in the form of electronic files for print or machining operations. The development of CADD-based software is in direct correlation with the processes it seeks to economize; industry-based software (construction, manufacturing, etc.) typically uses vector-based (linear) environments whereas graphic-based software utilizes raster-based (pixelated) environments.
CAD environments often involve more than just shapes. As in the manual drafting of technical and engineering drawings, the output of CAD must convey information, such as materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application-specific conventions.
What does CAD do for OSE?
CAD for OSE is used to share designs and manufacturing drawings accurately between designers, engineers, machinists and anyone else interested in high level of part detail. It provides a level of detail of part design and assembly that is usually not available with other mediums such as video and standard text.
This wiki will also provide information, guidelines and standards for how to approach your modeling and drafting. Creating a open source document that everyone can follow will help in a uniformity and universal understanding of models and drawings created in the open-source environment.
Get Involved
Beginners and experts alike, if you're interested in design/modeling/drafting we'd love you to join our team. We are always looking for talented designers, engineers and machinists to join our team in developing the GVCS, be it for new designs, helping complete drawings or providing insight into design problems and improvements. If you're new to CAD what better place to learn than in an open, collaborative environment from people around the world!
So if you're interested please send an e-mail to cad@opensourceecology.org and let us know your background, knowledge of CAD packages and how many hours per week you can help. For more in-depth information please go here Development_Team/CAD_Team.
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