T-Level EngineeringYears 12–13Engineering and Manufacturing

CAD/CAM — design to manufacture

T-Level: Engineering and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM — design to manufacture

What you'll learn

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    CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design — it's like drawing your idea on a screen, but in 3D! 🖥️

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    What does CAD stand for? 🧐

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    Here's a simple 3D model of a bracket designed in CAD. See how it has length, width, and height. 📐

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    Let's walk through designing a simple keyring in CAD, then making it. 🔑

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    Now you try — drag the slider to see how a 2D sketch becomes a 3D part when you extrude it. 🔄

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    What is the process of turning a 2D sketch into a 3D object called? 🤔

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    CAM stands for Computer-Aided Manufacturing — what does it do? 🏭

Practise CAD/CAM — design to manufacture with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 16–18. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.