Computer in design and manufacture

CAD:

• modern CAD provides the opportuniryt to communicate design ideas further
• high resolution colour systems are widely used for 2D design with the ability to scan images and adapt them
• digital cameras are used to import images directly into design software

CAM:

• is cost effective
• mainly used in high volume/continuous production of fibres and yarns
• high volume woven, knitted and printed fabric manufacture
• flexibility for quick response with the ability to adapt stitch sequences
• semi automatic for high volume production of a few basic sub assembly operations like pockets for jeans
• specialist sewing machines for specific tasks like bar tacking, buttonholing or embroidery

COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINES CNC:

• examples of equipment used are spinning, knitting machines, looms, printing and design equopment to ensure fast, reliable and…