CAD/CAM MANUFACTURING OF PROTOTYPE SHIPBOARD COMPONENTS

The machine shop at the Annapolis Laboratory of the David Taylor Research Center (DTRC) provides model making and prototype support to a large variety of naval ship-related engineering projects. In order to meet these challenging requirements, computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques are being used to produce "one of a kind" prototypes or very low volume production parts. Computer aids are used in these cases to facilitate the accurate manufacture of difficult parts rather than to improve manufacturing efficiencies. In addition, the approach provides the flexibility required to support research and development projects. Several examples of prototype shipboard components manufactured using CAD/CAM techniques are presented in this paper. The hardware and software that facilitated these projects are discussed. The examples described have met the requirements to produce a wide variety of prototype shipboard machinery components quickly and accurately.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article; Reprints paper prepared for presentation at ASNE Day 1990
• Authors:
  • Calvert, T E
  • Rodriguez, F A
  • Slebzak, J S
• Publication Date: 1990-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 7 p.
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 102
  • Issue Number: No.3
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Components; Computer aided design; Computer aided manufacturing; Prototypes
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00659713
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM