Computer-aided manufacturing

(CAM) refers to the use of software and machinery that allow computers to direct and control the manufacturing process Advantages Allows a business to produce with greater consistency (each component or finished product will be exactly the same) and greater accuracy (free of errors) CAM allows a business‘s manufacturing process to become computer-directed by controlling the process – this will lead to greater efficiency as machines controlled by computers will not need to take breaks. Disadvantages Computer software can always crash, resulting in production ceasing. CAM-enabled machinery is generally designed for a specific task, such as milling, routing or lathing, and is typically not versatile.