RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAD vs. CAM

In the terms that we use it on the list CAD is the actual drawing of the
part. CAM is converting the drawing to a machining strategy and then
generating the G-code to drive a machine.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
Sherline products at Deep Discount
Mach1 & DeskCNC with credit card ordering
www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline
Now selling Visual Mill

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> Can someone please explain to me the difference between CAD and CAM.
> I am getting a degree in engineering and have the choice of getting
> a specialty in CAD or CAM. What is the difference between the two.
> Tahnks for any help.
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