CAD/CAM vs 3D Printing – What’s the Difference?
NC code, CNC machines, G-code, CAD software, CAM software, 3D printing – even a quick dive into manufacturing will bombard you with terms like these. But what do they mean, and are they connected? This blog will piece apart three of the most commonly used terms in production circles today: CAD, CAM, and 3D printing. First, let’s define the three: CAD: computer-aided design; software that crafts virtual models of parts and part assemblies that will [...]