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Cad Cam Question Bank
Cad Cam Question Bank
QUESTION BANK
UNIT - I
1.
Explain the factors, which inhibit the use of a very high resolution and a large number of colours for display in the case of
raster scanning display devices?
(May/June 09)
2. i
ii
(May/June 09)
(May/June 09)
4. i.
ii.
5.
6. i.
ii.
7.
(Jine 09)
Briefly explain the conventional process of the product cycle in the conventional manufacturing environment.
08)
8. i.
ii.
9. i.
ii.
10. i.
ii.
iii.
11.. i.
ii.
12. i.
ii.
13.
i.
ii.
iii.
14. i.
ii.
What are the reasons for implementing a computer aided design system.
With the help of a block diagram, explain the computer aided design process.
16 i.
ii.
Explain how an image is generated and maintained in a direct beam refresh terminal.
What is a digitizer? Explain how it can be used for transferring paper drawing to CAD system.
(Nov
(Nov 08)
(Feb 07)
(Feb 07)
UNIT - II
1.
A scaling factor of 2 is applied in the Y direction while no scaling is applied in the X direction to the line whose two end
points are at coordinates (1, 3) and (3,6). The line is to be rotated subsequently through 300, in the counter clockwise
direction. Determine the necessary transformation matrix for the operation and the new coordinates of the end points.
(May/June 09)
2.
The vertices of a triangle are situated at points (15, 30), (25, 35) and (5, 45). Find the coordinates of the vertices if the
triangle is first rotated 100 counter clockwise direction about the origin and then scaled to twice its size.(May/June 09)
Explain the details of polygon clipping. Give its advantages compared to the line clipping.
(May/June 09)
What is the need for concatenation of transformations? Explain what care should be taken in such cases.
(Nov 08)
3.
4..
5.
Explain the method of back face removal. Give its advantages and limitations with reference to hidden line removal. (Nov
08)
6.
Explain the concept of obtaining a reflection about an arbitrary line starting from the plain reflection about an axis. How do
you obtain the orthographic projections of 3D geometric data base?
(Nov 08)
7.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
What is transformation? How many types fo transformations ae there to change the geometry?
14.
15.
16.
21.
Write down the different techniques for the hidden surface removerl. Explain?
(Nov 08)
(Feb 08)
UNIT - III
1.
Specify the three principal classifications of the geometric modeling systems and write in brief about each of them.
(May/June 09)
2.
For a cubic Bezier curve, carry a similar matrix formulation to a cubic spline.
3.
Given a point Q and a parametric curve in the Cartesian space, find the closest point P on the curve to Q. Hint: Find P such
that (Q - P) is perpendicular to the tangent vector.
(May/June 09)
4.
i.
ii
5.
7.
(May/June 09)
(May/June 09)
Derive the condition for C0 and C1 continuity in a cubic Bezier composite surface of two patches.
(May/June 09)
What are the types of surfaces that CAD/CAM systems use?
(Nov 08)
8.
What do you understand by the form element method of geometric construction? Specify the applications of this method of
modeling in comparison to that of the variant type.
(Nov 08)
9.
What are the limitations in utilizing the sweep method for geometric construction?
(Nov 08)
10 i.
ii.
(Nov 08)
11. i.
ii.
12 Describe with the help of neat sketches the major surface entities provided by CAD/CAM systems .(Feb 08)
13. i.
ii.
(Feb 08)
(Feb 08)
14..
(Feb 08)
15.
i.
ii.
(Nov 07)
(Nov 07)
16.
Discuss the modeling guidelines to be followed by the user while constructing a surface modelasaCAD/CAM system.(Nov 07)
17.
Differentiate between Bezier and B- spline surface with reference to number of control points, order of continuity and
surface normal.
(Mar 06)
18. i.
ii.
19.
i.
ii.
(Mar 06)
UNIT - IV
1.
Find all the layer-related commands on your system, specifically how to select/deselect layers, assign entities to layers,
assign layers to entities, assign colors to layers, modify layer colors and modify layers of existing entities. (May/June 09)
2.
3.
Give an example of how the centralized integrated database concept can help with the what-if situations that arise during the
design process.
(Nov 08,Jun 09)
4. i.
ii.
Describe various commonly used primitives for solid modeling and explain theBoolean operations.
Describe the properties that a solid model should capture mathematically.
(Nov 08)
5. i.
ii.
Develop an algorithm that can enable the user to create and manipulate boundary model by using set operations.
Create the boundary model of the solid fillet.
(Nov 08)
6.
It is desired to develop bounded primitives for a two- dimensional solid modeler based on the CSG scheme. Plate (rectangular plate and triplate) and disc
primitives are to be developed. Find the mathematical definitions of these primitives.
(Feb 08)
7.
Describe the various methods and operations required in each approach for the Connecting rod.
What do you mean by geometric modeling? Enumerate various solid-modeling techniques and compare them.
(Feb 07, ,Mar 06,Nov 06)
9.
How do you represent a bracket with various primitives and sweep operations. Sketch with appropriate dimensions and explain the
limitation.
(Nov 07)
(May/June 09)
(Feb 08)
UNIT - V
1.
(May/June 09)
2. i.
ii
(May/June 09)
3.
i.
ii
Describe the axis representation system used for CNC Milling machines.
Discuss the various interpolation methods used in NC machines.
(May/June 09)
i.
ii
(May/June 09)
i.
ii
Differentiate between horizontal and vertical flow patterns giving its utility.
Explain the following types of flow pattern:
i. Straight line flow
ii. L-shaped flow
iii. U-shaped flow
iv. Circular flow
v. Serpentine flow.
(May/June 09)
4.
5.
i.
ii
6. i.
ii.
Describe the Binary coded decimal system used in NC machines for part programming.
Why is parity check provided in NC punched tapes?
7.
The top surface of a large cast iron plate is to be face milled. The area to be machined is 400-mm wide and 700-mm long.
The insert type face milling cutter has eight teeth and is 100 mm in diameter. Define the origin of the axis system at the
lower left corner of the part with the long side parallel to the x-axis. Write the APT geometry and motion statements for this
job.
(Nov 08)
8. i.
ii.
Draw the Manual Part Programming sheet and explain how the entries are made in the sheet with the help of an example.
Briefly discuss the following NC motion control systems.
i. Point -to-point
ii. Straight cut
iii. Contouring
(Nov 08)
9. i.
ii.
(Nov 08)
10. i.
ii.
Explain open loop system and closed loop system of numerical control.
Enumerate the advantages of Adaptive Control System when compared with CNC/DNC.
(Nov 08)
11. i.
ii.
(Feb 08)
12. i.
Differentiate between
i. Absolute and Incremental positioning system. ii. Fixed and Floating zero method.
ii. Draw the block diagram of Adaptive Control System and explain briefly.
(Feb 08)
13.
15. i.
ii.
Discuss the special features of NC machine tool when compared to the conventional machine tools.
Write the mannal part program manuscript using the word address format and absolute positioning system to drill the holes
in the part shown in the figure 1.
(Feb 07)
16. i.
ii.
17. i.
ii.
What is adaptive control system? Discuss its advantages to the manufacturing technology.
Discuss the merits and demirits of NC system
(Jun 09,Feb07,Nov 06)
18.
Explain the APT statements: (i) GOTO and GO/TO (ii) GODLTA and GOBACK and (iii) INTOL and OUTTOL.
(April/may04)
Differentiate between:
i) NC, CNC and DNC system
ii) ACC and ACO adaptive control system
Describe
the
parts
classification
and
coding
system.
Enumerate
advantages
of
GT
(April/may04)
19. i.
ii.
20.
21.
(Nov 08)
(Apr/may-03)
(Nov 02)
(Jun 02)
UNIT-VI
1.
What are the advantages of CAPP over Manual process planning? Explain in detail.
(May/June 09)
2.
(May/June 09)
3.
Apply the rank order clustering technique to the following part-incidence matrix to group parts into part families. Minimum
duplication of machines is allowed.
(Nov 08)
4.
Write the steps involved in Production flow analysis. Why do you carryout such analysis?
(Nov 08)
5.
Describe the Optiz classification system in detail.
(Nov 08)
6.
Explain the following:
i. Composite component
ii. Design and manufacturing attributes
iii. Hybrid structures.
(Nov 08)
7. i. Explain Opitz classification system.
ii. Discuss the basic code structures used in group technology.
(Nov 08)
8. i. Explain machine cell design in group technology.
ii. Compare a process-type layout and group technology layout for batch production of a simple component.
(Nov 08)
9.
Define the following terms in respect of industrial robots :
i. workspace ii. dextrous workspace iii.Accuracy and repeatability.
(April/may 03)
10.
11.
Define the term Group Technology and its importance in plant layout and manufacturing process planning .
(April/may 03)
12
13.
Explain the concept of FMS with a typical sketch describing its components.
14.
(Jan 01)
15.
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(Nov 02)
UNIT -VII
1.
(May/June 09)
2. i.
ii
(May/June 09)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(Nov 08)
(Nov 08)
(Nov 08)
Explain the application and advantages of integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM systems.
With the help of schematic diagram explain the operation of scanning laser beam system. Explain its application in CAQC
systems.
(Nov 08)
8. i.
ii.
(Nov 08)
9. i.
ii.
(Nov 08)
10. i.
ii.
Explain the miscellaneous functions of a manufacturing cycle that interface with production planning functions.(Feb 08)
Explain general types of non-optical, non-contact inspection methods.
13.
What
are
the
objectives
of
CAQC?
Explain
the
different
computer
aided
inspection
methods
UNIT-VIII
(May/June 09)
1.
2.
When do you say that a manufacturing system is Flexible? What are the tests to be fulfilled by such system?
(May/June 09)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(May/June 09)
In which type of production, FMS is applied? What are the advantages of FMS?
(Nov 08)
Describe the role of RS232C, DNC and LAN in integrating various components of FMS.
(Nov 08)
A flexible machining system consists of two machining workstations and a load/unload station. Station 1 is the load/unload
station. Station 2 performs milling operations and consists of two servers (two identical CNC milling machines). Station 3
has one server that performs drilling (one CNC drill press). The stations are connected by a part handling system that has
four work carriers. The mean transport time is 3.0 min. The FMS produces two parts, A and B. The part mix fractions and
process routings for the two parts are presented in the table below. Determine,
i. maximum production rate of the FMS,
ii. corresponding production rates of each product,
iii. utilization of each station and
iv. number of busy servers at each station.
(Nov 08)
i. Describe a materials handling system.
ii. What are the three major elements of an ASRS? Explain.
(June 09,Nov 08)
i.
Discuss the principle of variant process planning.
(Feb 08)
ii. With the help of a block diagram explain the different sub-modules of a typical Material Requirements Planning system.
9.
10. i.
ii.
(Feb 08)
(Feb 07)
(Feb 07).
State the principles upon which the concept of concurrent engineering is based.
(Nov 07)
(Nov 07)
13.
14.
15. i.
ii.
16. i.
ii.