Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada 2010-2nd Sem M.Tech CAD / CAM Supplementary s Automation & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) - Question Paper

Subject Code: B0406
M.Tech II Semester Supplementary exams June 2010
Automation & Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM)
Time: three Hours Max Marks: 60
ans any 5 ques. All ques. carry EQUAL marks
1. a) describe and discuss the kinds of automation .and also provide important reasons for
automation.
b) elaborate the different kinds of layouts that exist in the Industry? discuss.
2. a) What do you mean by automated flow lines? discuss
b) discuss the different transfer mechanisms used to move the parts ranging from stations.
3. a) How do you analyze the performance of an automated flow lines? discuss.
b) Write a brief note on analysis of transfer lines without storage buffer.
4. a) What do you mean by line balancing problem? discuss the important terminology
used.
b)Explain the concept of Flexible manual assembly with suitable example.
5. a) What is material handling function? How do you categorize Material Handling
equipment.
6. What is the need for Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP)? discuss in detail
the methodology followed for developing a Retrieval kind of CAPP.
7.What is the need for Group classification? discuss various approaches of Group
classifications which help to switch over from a traditional production system to Group
Technology system?
8. How do you classify Inspection Sensors? discuss the working of any 2 important
methods.

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