Describe the main computer systems used across the industry.

Description should include

• computer-aided design (CAD)
• computer numerical control (CNC)
• computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
• coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
• the Cartesian coordinate system .

Process/Skill Questions

• Why should the CMM be in a controlled environment?
• Which system will output or provide the actual machine program?
• What types of files can be uploaded into machine controls?