approved textbook Read and explore the – content for the next lesson. How has CAD changed the work of a product designer? What came before? Week 24 3.1.7: Digital design and Be aware of the role of Use of datum points and Starter manufacture CAD, its advantages geometry when setting out Group discussion: explore the base knowledge and disadvantages. design drawings. around the topic of CAD and CAM. Mini whiteboard Q and A. Define the term CAD and CAM and generate an extensive list of the Understand how it can The use of tolerances in advantages and disadvantages of both. be used to develop and dimensioning. present work in 2D and Activities Calculating speeds and 3D. times for machining. Using a 3D CAD package produce a visual Be aware of how virtual representation of the candidate’s final NEA simulation can be used. piece. Be aware of the role of Generate or create a dimensioned CAM, its advantages orthographic or assembly drawing of the and disadvantages. Students NEA piece. Explore the benefits of simulation eg print preview for a 3d print or a tool path simulation on a CNC router. Practical task Produce a small design – manually and then again using CAM. Compare the two processes Speed, – accuracy, quality etc. Homework/independent study Issue students with supplementary information on inclusive design, or refer them to an AQA
approved textbook – Read and explore the content for the next lesson. How has CAD changed the work of a product designer? What came before? Week 24 3.1.7: Digital design and manufacture Be aware of the role of CAD, its advantages and disadvantages. Understand how it can be used to develop and present work in 2D and 3D. Be aware of how virtual simulation can be used. Be aware of the role of CAM, its advantages and disadvantages. Use of datum points and geometry when setting out design drawings. The use of tolerances in dimensioning. Calculating speeds and times for machining. Starter Group discussion: explore the base knowledge around the topic of CAD and CAM. Mini whiteboard Q and A. Define the term CAD and CAM and generate an extensive list of the advantages and disadvantages of both. Activities Using a 3D CAD package produce a visual representation of the candidate’s final NEA piece. Generate or create a dimensioned orthographic or assembly drawing of the Students NEA piece. Explore the benefits of simulation eg print preview for a 3d print or a tool path simulation on a CNC router. Practical task – Produce a small design manually and then again using CAM. Compare the two processes – Speed, accuracy, quality etc. Homework/independent study Issue students with supplementary information on inclusive design, or refer them to an AQA