CAD: designing on the computer

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CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is every engineer’s tool: draw in 3D, the program calculates mass, volume, assembly. Programs: AutoCAD (2D, industry), SolidWorks/Fusion360 (3D models), FreeCAD (free!), TinkerCAD (online for kids). Flow: sketch → extrude → part → assembly → automatic drawing. For 3D printer — STL file. German school: Technical Drawing + CAD mandatory in Technik-Zweig.

●Start with FreeCAD or TinkerCAD: free, teaches thinking
●Parametric modeling: change a dimension — everything recalculates
●3D printer file = STL, drawing file = DXF/PDF

💻 AutoCAD and Inventor are industry standard, ~€2000/year. Students get it free: .edu registration = pro tools at home.

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Test yourself!

Practice the topic with the trainer — like after class

Quiz — pick the translation → 🖨 Worksheet

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