2D and 3D CAD: • 2D CAD → flat 1. in 2D (most popular 2. → AutoCAD, CADkey, CATIAv4, Medusa) • 3D CAD → different applications and levels of 3. (Autodesk Inventor, CoCreate Solid Designer, ProE, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, VX CAD)
These types of CAD are used for industrial 4. of mechanical and electrical assemblies
CAE: • for 5. and simulation
BIM: • advanced capabilities for 6. → design of commercial 7.
11.1 Decide if the sentences are true (Vero) or false (Falso).
1. CAD software can be divided into two main categories.
2. AutoCAD is used to create flat drawings of products and structures.
3. To use CAE, engineers need the physical prototype of the object.
4. BIM is used by mechanical engineers.
5. CAD is typically used for the industrial design of mechanical and electrical assemblies.
6. BIM is used for the construction of big buildings such as airports.
11.2 Correct the false sentences from the previous exercise.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:1. True; 2. True; 3. False, No physical prototype is needed; 4. False, BIM is used by architects, engineers, and contractors; 5. True; 6. True.
12. Read the descriptions of different CAD software companies and fill in the gaps with words that derive from the ones given.
DraftSight is a feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD 1. (SOLVE) for architects, engineers, and construction service providers, as well as 2. (PROFESSION) CAD users, designers, educators, and hobbyists.
AutoCAD is a CAD product from Autodesk. It allows 3. (DESIGN) to work in 2D and 3D and has extensive online collaboration tools.
Dassault Systemes offers SolidWorks, a computer-aided design (CAD) system for education and 4. (MANUFACTURE), supporting 2D or 3D design, electrical design, simulations, and product 5. (DEVELOP) with collaboration tools.
CATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product 6. (MODEL) and design tool used across multiple industries.
Onshape is a cloud-native product development platform with integrated CAD, data 7. (MANAGE) and analytics. Onshape aims to accelerate time to market and improve 8. (INNOVATE).
SketchUp is a 3D modelling software with an emphasis on usability. SketchUp is a Trimble 9. (PRODUCE), with all the features you need to turn your designs into real things.
Teamcenter software is a system that connects people and processes, across 10. (FUNCTION) silos, with a digital thread for innovation. Siemens extends Quality Management to Engineering and Manufacturing domains.