CM7204 Competitive Manufacturing Systems M.E Question Bank : valliammai.co.in

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University : Anna University
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Subject Code/Name : CM7204- Competitive Manufacturing Systems
Degree : M.E CAD/CAM
Year : I
Semester : I
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Competitive Manufacturing Systems Question Paper

Unit-II

Part-A (2 Marks) :
1. Define mechanization with examples.
2. Define automation.
3. Why automation is generally regarded as evolutionary rather than revolutionary?

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4. What is hard automation? Why are they so called?
5. What is soft automation? Why are they so called?
6. Explain principle of numerical control of machines.
7. What factors led to the need for and development of numerical control?
8. Explain open-loop and closed-loop control circuits
9. What are the advantages of computer-aided NC programming?
10. Explain the principle and purposed of adaptive controls.

11. What is adaptive control?
12. What are the two kinds of robot joints?
13. What are the advantages of flexible fixturing?
14. How are robots programmed to follow a certain path?
15. What are the advantages of CNC controls over DNC?
16. What are the advantages of CNC controls over NC control?
17. What are the advantages of DNC control over NC control?
18. Explain any two features of industrial robots.
19. What are the factors should be consider selection of material handling systems?
20. Name typical application of AGV.

Part-B (16 Marks) :
1. Describe the differences between mechanization and automation. Give several specific examples.
2. Are there activities in manufacturing operations that cannot be automated? explain.
3. Explain the difference between direct numerical control and computer numerical control. What are their relative advantages?
4. Describe the principle and purpose of adaptive controls. Give some example of present application in manufacturing and others that you think can be implemented.
5. List and discuss the factors that should be considered in choosing suitable material-handling systems for a particular manufacturing facility.
6. Describe the features of an industrial robot. Why are these features necessary?
7. Discuss the principle of various types of sensors, and give two applications for each type?
8. Describe the concept of design of assembly. Why has it become an important factor in manufacturing?
9. Is it possible to have partial automation in assembly? Explain.
10. What factors have led to the development of automated guided vehicles? Do they have any disadvantages? Explain your answers.

Unit-II

Group Technology & Flexible Manufacturing Systems :
Part-A (2 Marks) :
1. What is group technology?
2. What do you understand concept of part family?
3. What are the various types of coding systems widely used?
4. Explain mono-code.
5. Explain poly-code.
6. Explain mixed-code.
7. What is a MICLASS system?
8. What is a DCLASS system?
9. What is production flow analysis?
10. What is meant by cellular manufacturing?
11. What do you understand by cell design?
12. Explain any two criteria used for cell design.
13. What are exceptional elements and bottleneck machines?
14. What is a flexible manufacturing system?
15. List various components of FMS
16. What are AGVs? How do they operate?
17. Explain any two functions of the material handling systems in a FMS
18. Distinguish between FMC and FMS.
19. Distinguish between dedicated FMS and random-order FMS
20. Write any two application and advantages of a FMS.

Part-B (16 Marks) :
1. Briefly discuss the various benefits of implementing a GT in a firm. Also bring out the advantages and limitations of using GT.
2. Explain the concept of part family with a suitable illustration.
3. Discuss with examples the following : mono-code, poly-code and mixed code.
4. Explain the Optitz classification system generally used in group technology.
5. Write an engineering brief about (i) DCLASS, and (ii) CODE classification systems.
6. What is production flow analysis? List the steps involved in carrying out PFA.
7. What is meant by cellular manufacturing? Explain in detail, single-linkage clustering algorithm used for cell formation.
8. With suitable sketches, explain the various FMS layout configuration prevalent today.
9. Bring out the various functions that are performed by FMS computer control systems.
10. List and explain the functions of the material handling systems.