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Computer-aided manufacturing

CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), also known as computer-aided modeling or computer-aided machining is the use of software to control machine tools in the manufacturing of work pieces. This is not the only definition for CAM, but it is the most common. It may also refer to the use of a computer to assist in all operations of a manufacturing plant…

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Computer-aided manufacturing

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Computer-aided manufacturing → Additive ManufacturingComputer-integrated, CAD, CIM, Digital, DNC, Flexible, FMS, ICAM, Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Manufacturing, MPM, STEP-NCRapid

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cam software cad machining machine manufacturing tool g-code process control computer-aided cnc production also skilled tools required design use used

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manufacturing engineersinstance ofCAM does not eliminate the need for skilled professionals0.80text
NC programmersinstance ofCAM does not eliminate the need for skilled professionals0.80text
or machinistsinstance ofCAM does not eliminate the need for skilled professionals0.80text
Kearneyinstance ofmade by companies0.80text
Treckerinstance ofmade by companies0.80text
Stromberg-Carlsoninstance ofmade by companies0.80text
Thompson Ramo Wooldridge.Historicallyinstance ofmade by companies0.80text
CAM software was seen to have several shortcomings that necessitated an overly high level of involvement by skilled CNC machinistsinstance ofmade by companies0.80text
machine tool probinginstance ofmodern CAM software can also drive non-cutting operations0.80text
turbineinstance ofThis process is commonly used to machine complex organic shapes0.80text
impeller bladesinstance ofThis process is commonly used to machine complex organic shapes0.80text
which due to their complex curvesinstance ofThis process is commonly used to machine complex organic shapes0.80text

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