Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU) 2008-8th Sem B.E Mechanical Engineering - - Question Paper

B.E. eighth Sem.

exam - May, 2008

Flexible Manufacturing System

Paper : ME-438-E

Time: 3 hours ] [ Maximum Marks :100

Note : Attempt any 5 ques.. All ques. carry equal marks.

1.(a) explain the evolution of automation in manufacturing. [Marks 8]
(b) explain important automation stratgies. [Marks 6]
(c) What is the importance of buffer storage in automated systems? [Marks 6]

2. explain the concerns in the design of automated assembly system. explain
various system with the help of neat sketches. [Marks 20]

3. (a) explain the concept of composite part. How does it support the process of
machine cell design? [Marks 10]
(b) Briefly explain the part classification and cooling systems. [Marks 10]

4. (a) In the situation of a Flexible manufacturing system explain various kinds of
material handling and storage systems. [Marks 10]
(b) Sketch a simple FMS and explain its working in the situation of its control
system. [Marks 10]

5. (a) Sketch and explain various kinds of links and joint in robots. [Marks 8]
(b) elaborate end effectors in robots? [Marks 6]
(c) explain the importance of sensors in robots. [Marks 6]

6. Write notes on th following:
(a) Programming technology for Robots [Marks 8]
(b) Work cell unit [Marks 6]
(c) Robotic simulation [Marks 6]

7. discuss the following:
(a) Accuracy and repeatability in robots [Marks 8]
(b) Benifits of FMS [Marks 6]
(c) Transfer machines [Marks 6]

8. explain the operations for which robots are used in manufacturing system.
elaborate the typical conditions for which application fo robot tecnology is essential. [Marks 20]

Earning:   Approval pending.