GTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 7)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
May 2015
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) What are the basic components of CNC system? Briefly discuss each of them.
7 M
1 (b) Describe the different manufacturing systems along with their relevance in terms of productivity using a sketch.
7 M

2 (a) How the axes are designated in CNC m/c tools? Sketch and designate the axes of CNC vertical milling machine.
7 M
Answer any two question from Q2 (b) or Q2 (c)
2 (b) State various compensations used in CNC machines. Explain tool length compensation with neat sketch.
7 M
2 (c) Explain the linear and circular interpolations used in turning stating illustrations. Draw a neat sketch for circular interpolation without radius value also.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q3 (a), (b) or Q3 (c), (d)
3 (a) Write important tool position for manual part programming of following component in absolute mode. Name different canned cycles used for its machining from raw material. Draw a process plan for raw material of mild steel.

7 M
3 (b) What is CIM? Draw a neat sketch of CIM wheel. State various benefits of CIM.
7 M
3 (c) Explain turning and threading canned cycles. Write their statements and show the motions with help of neat sketches.
7 M
3 (d) What is FMS? Which are the components of FMS? Draw sketch of various types of FMS along with their objectives.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q4 (a), (b) or Q4 (c), (d)
4 (a) Define Group Technology (GT). State the main two hurdles in its implementation. Enlist various benefits of GT implementation in the industry.
7 M
4 (b) Write complete specifications of a typical robot. What are the different sensors used in robotics. Discuss any two in brief.
7 M
4 (c) Explain production flow analysis with suitable example.
7 M
4 (d) What do you mean by precision & accuracy in context of robotics? Explain with neat sketch. State various applications of robots.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q5 (a), (b) or Q5 (c), (d)
5 (a) What are the objectives of MRP system? State the various input to MRP system.
7 M
5 (b) What are the steps involved in APT program. What is part, drive and check surface? Draw a neat sketch showing all surfaces.
7 M
5 (c) What are the typical outputs from MRP system? Prepare a sample output report of MRP system.
7 M
5 (d) Explain with sketch the concept of composite job in GT and its use. What do you understand by "Key Machine" concept in GT?
7 M



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