Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 2.6.3, 3.6.3, 4.6.3, 6.6.1, 7.6.3 · Paper 1
The use of computer systems to control manufacturing equipment and operations.
Revise: Quantity Production TechniquesComputer-aided manufacturing (CAM) uses computer systems to control manufacturing equipment. A computer-controlled machine can repeatedly cut a metal profile or position holes according to programmed instructions. This reduces repeated manual setting-out and is useful when many consistent components are required.
- Revise: Quantity Production Techniques
Using computer-controlled machinery to manufacture parts from digital design information.