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Q MCQ’s (1 Mark Each) 5

i) Digitizer is constructed on the basis of:
(a) Magnetic tablet mechanism (b) Acoustic tablet mechanism
(c) Optical tablet mechanism (d) both (a) and (b)
ii) Light pen is a:
(a) Writing device (b) Drawing device (c) Locating device (d) Lighting device
iii) Color raster display uses three electron guns. namely:
(a)Red. green and blue (b) Red, green and yellow
(c) White, blue and black (d) Red, black and white
iv) Write Full form of CAD, CAM, CAE, CAQC, CAPP, CIM
v) ------ is an image generation technique:
(a)stroke writing (b) Tablet Pen (c)Scalar writing(d) None of these
Q a) Elaborate stages in the development of CAD/CAM. 6
b) Write note on Hardware in CAD 4
Q a) Discuss the importance of geometric transformations in computer graphics 6
b) Write note on Homogeneous coordinates 4
Q Write the machining codes for following machining operations (MCQ) 5
A.
1 For Rapid Travel - a. G00 b.G33 c. G44 d.
G01.
2 D0 loop- a. G24 b. G25 c.G22 d.
G23
3 Tool change- a.M04 b.M06 c.M05 d.
M08
4 Spindle anticlockwise and coolant on
a.M14 b.M16 c.M21 d.M13
5 G. Tool change. a.M04 b.M06 c.M05 d.
M08
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Q Following questions carry 1 mark each 5
B.
A. The device used to read the NC systems is called______

a) Scanner b) Punch tape

reader
c) Flexowriter d) Collator

B. Flexible Automation is also called as___

a) Soft automation b) Hard

automation
c) Fixed automation d) Rigid
automation
C. In CNC programming, the codes for angular dimensions around x,y,z axes
are___
a) A,B,C b) U,V,W

c) I,J,K d) L,M,N

D. Multiple pallets are used in CNC machine tools, basically for____

a) Increasing the cost of machine b) Ease of

handling the
job
c) Increasing machine utilization d) All of these

E. The miscellaneous function words consist of _____ digits

a) one b) two

c) three d) four

Q Write the CNC part program for the component given fig-2. Provide the 8
a) details on tools, operation sequence and processes. Assume suitable data and
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Mention clearly.

b) Discuss the role of servomotors in CNC 4

Q Discuss the structure and drives in VMC with a sketch. 6

a)
b) Elaborate the importance of tool magazine and ATC 4

Q.4 Explain in detail adaptive control of CNC machine tools 6

a)
b) Explain with neat sketch different tool holding devices on CNC machines 4

Q.5 Write short notes (on any 3) 8

a) Tool setting d) Absolute and

incremental
programming
b) Canned cycles e) DNC

c) Modular tooling f) Punch-tape and

tape reader

Q Write the machining codes for following machining operations (MCQ) 10M
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A. For Rapid Travel - a. G00 b.G33 c. G44 d. G01.
B.D0 loop- a. G24 b. G25
c.G22 d. G23 C. Tool Length offset value
a. G17 b.G04 c. G10 d.G18 D. References Point Return
Check. a. G27 b.G13 c.G20 d.G26
E. Inch Programming. a.G70 b.G71 c.G69
d.G72 F. End of program
a.M00 b.M01 c.M02 d.M04 G. Tool change.
a.M04 b.M06 c.M05 d. M08 H. Spindle anticlockwise and
coolant on a.M14 b.M16 c.M21 d.M13\
I. Absolute positioning
a.G18 b.G84 c.G91 d.G90
J. End of Tape -
a.M30 b.M31 c.M27 d.M32.
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A. Write a manual program for drilling holes as shown in 7M
fig.1. The spindle is initially positioned at the lower left
corner of the job. The actual drilling once position is
achieved manually by the operator.

Fig-2
B. Write the CNC part program for the component given fig- 8M
2. Provide the details on tools, operation sequence and
processes. Assume suitable data and Mention clearly.

Fig-2

Q. Attempt following
1. Define Automation? What are its types? 4
2. What is Group technology? What are its advantages & disadvantages 5
3. Explain FMS? Describe its elements & merits and demerits of FMS 8
4. Explain CIM. 4
5. Write a note on – concept of machine cell 4

Q MCQ 4

1) Tablet Pen is an____device a Display b Output c Input d All of above

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devices

2) In CAD Computers are needed a Modification of b Optimization of design

for___ design

3) What is long form of CAQC, CAPP, CIM, CAE, PLC, CATIA

Q. a) Explain various functions of Graphic Software 4

b) What is GT? Explain any two of them. 4

c) Elaborate the stages in the development of CAD/CAM 4

d) Write Short Note on 1 Hardware in CAD 9

2 Homogeneous co-ordinate 3 Advantages & Disadvantages of CAD/CAM System

Q. A. Write the machining codes for following machining operations (MCQ) 5

1 For Rapid Travel - a. G00 b.G33 c. G44 d. G01.
2 D0 loop- a. G24 b. G25 c.G22 d. G23
3 Tool change- a.M04 b.M06 c.M05 d. M08
4 Spindle anticlockwise and coolant on
a.M14 b.M16 c.M21 d.M13
5 G. Tool change. a.M04 b.M06 c.M05 d. M08
Q.1B. Following questions carry 1 mark each 5
A. The device used to read the NC systems is called______
e) Scanner f) Punch tape reader
g) Flexowriter h) Collator
B. Flexible Automation is also called as___
e) Soft automation f) Hard automation
g) Fixed automation h) Rigid automation
C. In CNC programming, the codes for angular dimensions around x,y,z axes are___
e) A,B,C f) U,V,W
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g) I,J,K h) L,M,N
D. Multiple pallets are used in CNC machine tools, basically for____
e) Increasing the cost of machine f) Ease of handling the job
g) Increasing machine utilization h) All of these
E. The miscellaneous function words consist of _____ digits
e) one f) two
g) three h) four
Q.2 a) Write the CNC part program for the component given fig-2. Provide the details on tools, 8
operation sequence and processes. Assume suitable data and Mention clearly.

b) Discuss the role of servomotors in CNC 4

Q.3 a) Discuss the structure and drives in VMC with a sketch. 6

b) Elaborate the importance of tool magazine and ATC 4
Q.4 a) Explain in detail adaptive control of CNC machine tools 6
b) Explain with neat sketch different tool holding devices on CNC machines 4
Q.5 Write short notes (on any 3) 8
a) Tool setting d) Absolute and incremental programming
b) Canned cycles e) DNC
c) Modular tooling f) Punch-tape and tape reader
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