3D Computer Models

• Advantages of 3D Computer models are that they have the ability to be fully integrated within the CAD/CAM workplace
• Advantage of 3D Modelling is that they reduce tooling
• Advantage of 3D Computer Models is the development cost is fairly low
• An advantage of 3D Computer Models is that they speed up the development stage
• Disadvantage of 3D Computer models is that you cant handle the model
• 3D Computer Models allow for various colour schemes to be analysed; aesthetics, finishes, textures etc.
• 3D Computer Models show how the product will fit together, functional aspects, moving parts etc.
• 3D Computer models used stress analysis for materials
• 3D Computer Models are used to create working drawings from the model
• 3D Computer models could be used for direct manufacture
• 3D Computer Model could be used for promotional purposes
• 3D Computer models could be used for simulations for presentations to the client
• 3D Computer models are used in the idea development stage, manufacture stage and the final proposal