Computer-aided design (CAD) software allows a product to be designed using 2 or 3D models. It has applications in a multitude of industries, from home construction to the creation of custom plastic parts. Unlike manual drafting, CAD software allows you to see how a component will look before it reaches its final form. Below is a guide to this beneficial software. 

Understanding CAD & Its Benefits

CAD offers several benefits during the design stage of production. In terms of analysis, there is no back and forth between different departments as drafting is completed. Instead, the designers can implement analytic tools within the software to ensure they remain on the right track. This greatly reduces design time and makes for a more efficient process overall. 

CAD also reduces errors, streamlining the design process. Error is always an issue, especially when it comes to passing along dimension characteristics. With CAD, dimensional errors can be picked out and corrected immediately, instead of only discovering the issue when the design makes its way back to the analysis team. It’s also easier to replicate a design with the click of a mouse, which prevents computational errors from occurring. 

How It Improves Custom Plastic Product Design

Plastic has seemingly endless applications. This is especially true when it comes to 3D printing, which allows a company to design plastic components in a cost-effective and efficient manner. In a sense, CAD software makes the design of plastic products that much more efficient.

For example, CAD allows you to incorporate factors like weight and materials, which can impact design in ways that could be overlooked when using traditional drafting techniques. This software also allows you to make tweaks to your design before the product or part is actually manufactured. If a 3D CAD rendering shows an undiscovered design flaw, you can take steps to correct it immediately instead of wasting materials, time, and funds by correcting the issue when the product is already manufactured.  

In Rochester, NY, Faro Industries uses the latest design technologies and equipment to create custom plastic parts. Once you supply the CAD design, they go work to making your vision a reality. Their custom plastic renderings can be for numerous applications, including the creation of prototypes, casting, architectural models, large parts, and direct manufacturing. They also perform low-volume orders, which is great for small businesses. Ask questions about your project by calling (585) 647-6000 today. Visit their website to learn more about their services.