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Code No: 53132/MT

M.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Examinations,
September, 2008

PRODUCTION DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
(Design for Manufacturing)

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss the innovation criteria for product success in the life cycle
of a product.

2. Discuss the role of models in product design.

3. What are the problems of material selection for a new product?
Discuss.

4. Distinguish between functional design and production design, with
suitable examples.

5. Explain, with suitable examples, the principles of form design of
pressure die castings.

6. What is the influence of mechanical loading on form design?
Explain.

7. Discuss the important features of dimensioning and tolerancing of
machined components.

8. Write short notes on:
a) Creative thinking for product innovation
b) Weighted property index
c) Datum tolerance analysis.


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