Mechanical Engineering Design – CAD
Using computer software as a tool to create and improve manufacturing projects from ship-building to the aerospace industry.
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Why is this skill important?
Computer aided design uses specialist software to create two and three dimensional images and animations of projects both in manufacturing and for use in advertising and technical manuals.
CAD can convey many types of information, including dimensions, types of material and tolerances and is essential in offering solutions to both engineering and manufacturing problems.
By producing photorealistic animations and videos, it can simulate how a design will actually function in the real world.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Making things
- Complex problems
- Using computers
- Being creative
You should also take a look at:
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Computer aided design is used to create a three-dimensional model of a part.
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Contestants will demonstrate they can create photo rendered images,
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The ability to follow technical drawings and dimensioning is essential to this Skill.
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Competitors will be judged on their ability to work with materials, software and hardware.
