John MyersCAD Systems Manager

Dyson Limited

3 Dimensional Modelling

CAD

CAM

CNC

RP

The Basics of CAD:

Understanding the Theory of 3D CAD

Uses of 3D CAD

• Aerospace

• Automotive

• Ship Building

• Manufacturing

• Architecture

• Jewellery

What does CAD stand for?

•Computer•Aided•Design

Primitives

Revolve Section

Revolution

Axis

Revolve Solid

Extrude Profile

Extrude Solid

Sweep Along Guide

Guide

Section

Sweep Along Guide

Chamfer

Blends and Chamfers

Blends

Boolean Operations

Boolean - Unite

Boolean - Intersect

Boolean - Subtract

Hollow

Filter Housing

Section String

Revolution

Axis

Step 1: Revolved Body

Extrude Section Curves

Step 2: Extrude

Step 3: Subtract

“Instance” Feature

Extrude and Blend

BlendExtrude

Dyson Model

Model and Curves

Model, Curves and Sheets

Drawing

Assemblies

Exploded Views

Rendering

3D Design Master Model Concept

3D Model

Analysis

AssemblyRendering

RP

CAM

Tech Pub

Tooling

Drawing

Programmes

Solid EdgeSolid Works

Pro-E DesktopAutodesk Inventor

UnigraphicsCatia

Pro-E Wildfire

RhinoLightworks

Maya3D Studio

Numerous others

CAD

•Computer

•AIDED•Design