Computer-aided design (CAD) is an integral part of an engineering curriculum. It is where engineering students are being taught to explore the world of design in whatever products, machines, and structures they want to make, given the software tools.
But most of the time, CAD classes are being taken for granted by students. They say it’s too complicated, with the confusing interface and the long time to learn the whole thing. Some say it’s not their jobs anyway, thinking that there are indeed CAD operators to take care of that kind of stuff. Wrong.
CAD is important for engineers especially those involved in the design sector. This is the platform where they turn ideas into reality in the form of blueprints and simulations.
It doesn’t have to be a difficult subject. Like every single thing that is worth learning for, having to understand CAD will all be worth it. Just take your CAD classes seriously.
You are an engineering student and what the future holds for you is to become an engineer. Most engineers deal with CAD software at work as part of the job. It will be too late once you are already an engineer and you are just learning the software at work.
At its core, engineering students need to take their CAD classes seriously to improve productivity. Projects require visual presentations that only CAD can do, particularly in civil and mechanical engineering, and even in manufacturing.
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Being able to make drawings and models through CAD makes it easier for the concept to be understood – if you have a ground-breaking idea of an engineering concept, knowledge in CAD will do you well rather than just drafting it on paper like what our ancestors did.
Revising designs will be much easier as well, as CAD is optimized for design customization. You can do all that in 2D or 3D.
Most companies now require knowledge of CAD from their employees, some even asking for certifications. While you’re at it, take your CAD classes as an engineering student seriously.
After you graduate, you can have tutorial lessons through videos or can take CAD classes for a refresher, and get a certification from authorized entities. It does not only make your resume long, but it gives you a competitive edge among other engineers that you understand, more importantly operate, CAD software.
Source: Naira Land
