Computer-aided design at Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories uses computer-aided design (CAD) equipment for electrical, mechanical, plant facilities and site modeling applications in support of its responsibilities as a prime contractor to the Department of Energy. This paper describes how CAD assists in product design and definition with use of the geometric data base for engineering analysis and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). The benefits of CAD to these applications are emphasized. Geometric models and their mass properties are passed through a network of CAD computers to a super minicomputer for plot post-processing, analysis, animation and the generation of numerical control codes. Examples of these applications are presented, and some future activities are projected.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6445622
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-82-2928; ON: DE83010231
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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