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Computer-aided design and manufacture
Quick questions on Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC - CCEA GCSE Technology and Design
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What are common CNC machines?Show answer
The key contrast is subtractive machines (router, mill, laser) that remove material versus additive 3D printing that adds material layer by layer.
What is q1?Show answer
What does CNC stand for? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Name one additive and one subtractive CNC process. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Give one advantage of sending a CAD file straight to a CAM machine. [1 mark]
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Why does CAD/CAM suit batch and mass production? [2 marks]
What is q5?Show answer
State one limitation of using CAM. [1 mark]
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