Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad 2010-2nd Sem M.Tech CAD / CAM Regular s tember AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING (COMMON TO , DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING) - Question Paper

Code No: D0407, D5210
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech II Semester Regular exams September 2010
AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING
(COMMON TO CAD / CAM, DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:60
ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks
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1. a) discuss 3 automation principles and applications.
b) Briefly discuss about automatic loading systems. [12]

2. elaborate the different strategies of automation? State the advantages of
automation in manufacturing industry. [12]

3. a) provide the overview of material handling equipment.
b) elaborate the different considerations in material handling system design?
Explain. [12]

4. a) With neat sketches, discuss different kinds of conveyor system?
b) discuss the different measures for assessing the performance of storage system.
[12]

5. a) State and discuss different factors and reasons for the use of manual assembly
line.
b) With a neat sketch, discuss the different elements of assembly line. [12]

6. In sin slotted Geneva mechanism the driver rotates at six rpm. Determine the
cycle time of the indexing machine. [12]

7. explain the subsequent kinds of AGV's and their applications.
i) AGV's towing vehicles.
ii) AGV's unit load transporters.
iii) AGV's pallet tracks
iv) AGV's assembly line vehicles. [12]

8. a) What is meant by AS/RS? How is it implemented in FMS?
b) define the subsequent kinds of storage and retrieval systems.
i) Unit load AS/RS.
ii) Mini load AS/RS.
iii) Deep lane AS/RS.
iv) Person on-board system. [12]

Earning:   Approval pending.