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QUESTION BANK
VII SEMESTER
Prepared by
Mr.R.Srinivasan, Assistant Professor
UNIT-I-INTRODUCTION
Brief introduction to CAD and CAM – Manufacturing Planning, Manufacturing control- Introduction to
CAD/CAM – Concurrent Engineering-CIM concepts – Computerised elements of CIM system –Types of
production - Manufacturing models and Metrics – Mathematical models of Production Performance – Simple
problems – Manufacturing Control – Simple Problems – Basic Elements of an Automated system – Levels of
Automation – Lean Production and Just-In-Time Production.
PART-A (2 Marks)
9 Illustrate the form code (first five digits) in the Opitz system for a 13 BTL-5 Evaluating
given part.
10 Two components are shown in Fig. do they belong to the same 13 BTL-5 Evaluating
part family? Compare.
11 Analyze the rank order clustering technique to the part-machine 13 BTL-5 Evaluating
incidence matrix in the following table to identify logical part
families and machine groups. Parts are identified by letters, and
machines are identified numerically.
Parts
Machine A B C D E
1 1
2 1 1
3 1 1
4 1 1
5 1
12 Explain that four machines 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been identified 13 BT 4 Analyze
as belonging in a GT machine cell. An analysis of 50 parts
processed on these machine has been summarized in the From-
To chart of table below. Additional information is that 50 parts
enter the machine grouping at machine 3, 20 parts leaved after
processing at machine 1, and 30 parts leave after machine 4.
Determine the a logical machine arrangement using Hollier
method-1
TO
1 2 3 4
FROM
1 0 5 0 25
2 30 0 0 15
3 10 40 0 0
4 10 0 0 0
TO
1 2 3 4
FROM
1 0 10 0 40
2 0 0 0 0
3 50 0 0 20
4 0 50 0 0
14 List out the various coding systems widely used in industries. 13 BTL-1 Remembering
PART-C (15 Marks)
BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1 Develop the form code (five digits) in the opitz system for the Flange BTL-6 Creating
coupling components.(take All dimensions are in mm).
2 What are exceptional elements and bottleneck machines? In what ways BTL-4 Analyzing
one can eliminate exceptional elements?
3 Explain the various machine cell design and layout with the neat BTL-4 Analyzing
diagram.
Five machines constitute a GT cell. The From/To data for the BTL-5 Evaluating
machines are shown in the table below.
To
From
1 2 3 4 5
1 0 10 80 0 0
2 0 0 0 85 0
3 0 0 0 0 0
4 70 0 2 0 0
4 5 0 75 0 20 0
(a) Determine the most logical sequence of machines for this data.
(b) Construct the network diagram for the data showing where and
how many parts enter and exit the system.
(c) Compute the percentage of in-sequence moves, bypassing moves
and back tracking moves in the solution. Develop a feasible
layout for the cell based on the solution.
UNIT IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) AND AUTOMATED
GUIDED UNIT VEHICLE SYSTEM (AGVS)
Types of Flexibility - FMS – FMS Components – FMS Application & Benefits – FMS Planning and Control–
Quantitative analysis in FMS – Simple Problems. Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVS) – AGVS
Application – Vehicle Guidance technology – Vehicle Management & Safety.
PART-A ( 2 Marks)
Q.No BT
Competence
Questions Level
1 Define flexible manufacturing system. BTL-1 Remembering
2 List the components of FMS. BTL-1 Remembering
3 Identify any four functions of the material handling systems in a FMS. BTL-2 Understanding
4 Name the different types of layout configuration prevalent in FMSs BTL-1 Remembering
5 Differentiate between primary and secondary material handling systems. BTL-2 Understanding
6 List the capabilities for a manufacturing system must possess in order to be BTL-1 Remembering
flexible?
7 Summarize some of the functions of a FMS computer system. BTL-4 Analyzing
8 Classify FMS based on number of machines. BTL-1 Remembering
9 List any two advantages and disadvantages of FMS implementation. BTL-1 Remembering
10 Mention the different types of data files required for a FMS. BTL-4 Analyzing
11 Differentiate between FMS and FMC. BTL-3 Applying
12 Illustrate the problems faced by FMS. BTL-3 Applying
13 Show how FMS classified does based on level of flexibility? BTL-4 Analyzing
14 Differentiate between dedicated FMS and random-order FMS. BTL-3 Applying
15 Analyze some important advantages of implementing FMS. BTL-4 Analyzing
16 Distinguish between rail guided vehicle and automated guided vehicle. BTL-2 Understanding
17 Assess how an AGV differs from Robot? BTL-4 Analyzing
18 Define vision enhancement. BTL-1 Remembering
19 Identify the various applications of AGVs. BTL-2 Understanding
20 State the factors that should be considered in selection of AGV. BTL-2 Understanding
PART-B (13 Marks)
BT
Q.No Questions Marks Competence
Level
1 (a) List the major components of an FMS. Explain them in 6 BTL-1 Remembering
brief.
(b) Describe the various workstations of FMS. 7
2 (a) Discuss the various aspects of FMS layout configurations. 6 BTL-1 Remembering
(b) Interpret the various functions that are performed by the 7
FMS computer control system.
3 Examine flexible manufacturing system. In what ways, FMS 13 BTL-2 Understanding
differs from other manufacturing systems?
4 (a) List the functions of the material handling system in a FMS 6 BTL-2 Understanding
(b)Explain the applications, advantages and disadvantages of a 7
FMS.
5 Summarize with suitable sketches, explain the various FMS 13 BTL-2 Understanding
layout configurations prevalent today.
6 (a) Discuss the important of In-process monitoring of work 6 BTL-1 Remembering
piece quality in FMS.
(b) Express how is tool life monitored in FMS? 7
7 (a) Give principle of an automated storage and retrieval system. 6 BTL-4 Analyzing
(b) Discuss FMS optimization. 7
8 (a) Show distinguishing facts between FMS and FMC. 6 BTL-4 Analyzing
(b) Distinguishing facts between Dedicated FMS and Random- 7
order FMS.
9 Write short notes on the following. BTL-3 Applying
(i) Anti lock braking system. 4
(ii) Airbag 3
(iii) Seat belt 3
(iv) Child lock 3
10 (a) Illustrate short notes various material handling equipment 6 BTL-4 Analyzing
that are commonly found in a FMS.
(b) Analyze a case study on an AGVS. 7
11 (a) Explain AGV and its principle of operation. 6 BTL-3 Applying
(b) Explain various types of software in FMS. 7
12 Contrast extrinsic and intrinsic functions. Denote the factor to be 13 BTL-3 Applying
considered for implementing FMS.
13 Assess following types of AGVs along with their application Remembering
a. AGVs towing vehicles 13 BTL-1
b. AGVs pallet trucks
c. AGVs fork lift trucks
d. AGVs unit load transporters
14 Explain in detail about collision warning system. 13 BTL-4 Analyzing
PART-C (15 Marks)
1 Enumerate on the vehicle management system & vehicle safety deployed in BTL-4 Analyzing
the material handling system of the FMS.
2 Explain the main FMS operational issues to be considered and What types BTL-6 Creating
of quantitative analysis may be used with regard to FMS.
3 Discuss in detail about Vehicle and Equipment Guidance . BTL-5 Evaluating
4 Elaborate the purpose of traffic control in AGVS. Explain the various BTL-5 Evaluating
methods of traffic control employed.
UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes – Classification of Robots- Robot Control systems – End Effectors –
Sensors in Robotics – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability - Industrial Robot Applications – Robot Part
Programming – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability – Simple Problems.
PART-A (2 Marks)