INSTITUTE OF AERONUTICAL ENGINEERING

(AUTONOMUS)
Code no-BCCB12 M-TECH SECOND SEM REGULAR Examinations , April -2019
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(CAD/CAM)
Answer ONE Question from Each Unit
SCHEME OF EVALUATION
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Time : 3 Hours Max Marks : 70

UNIT 1

1. (a) Discuss the main elements of CIM systems.. [7M]

Name of Elements [3M]+ Explanation of elements[4M]
(b) Explain CIM functions with the help of suitable diagram. [7M]
CIM functions [3M]+ Diagram with explanation[3M]

2. (a) Explain the functions of DNC systems with neat block diagram ? [7M]
The functions of DNC systems[3M] + Diagram with explanation[4M]

(b) Discuss the significance of CIM in manufacturing. [7M]

Significance of CIM in manufacturing[3M]+ Explanation[4M]

UNIT 2

3. (a) Give an example of the use of SQL to access a database?

[7M]
An example of the use of SQL[3M] + Procedure of the use of SQL to
access a database[4M]
(b) How does the conventional file system differ from a database?
[7M]
Differences between a conventional file system database[7M]

4. (a) Explain the various CAD tools associated with CIM ?

[7M]
Models name [3M]+ Explanation[4M]
(b) Describe the architecture of a database management system?
[7M]
Description of the architecture of a database management system [4M] +
Example[3M]
.

UNIT 3
5. (a) Describe the types of materials handling devices used in a FMS
[7M]
 The types of materials handling devices[3M]+ Explanation[4M]
(b) What is a FMC? How does FMC ensure flexibility in manufacturing?
[7M]
FMC definition[3M]+ How does FMC ensure flexibility in
manufacturing[4M]

6. (a) Discuss the need for flexibility in manufacturing in the present manufacturing
scenario. [7M]
Need for flexibility in manufacturing in the present manufacturing
scenario[4M]+Example[3M]

(b) Describe the additional subsystems that make a machining centre a flexible
machining system. [7M]

Significance of additional subsystems that make a machining centre a

flexible machining system[7M]
UNIT 4
7. (a) Explain the need for computer aided process planning? What are its advantages?
[7M]
The need for computer aided process planning[4M]+ Advantages[3M]

(b) What is generative process planning? Discuss the principle of variant process
planning. [7M]
Definition of generative process planning[3M]+ The principle of variant
process planning[4M]

8. (a) How can you integrate design and manufacturing attributes with CAPP?
[7M]
Integration of design and manufacturing attributes with CAPP [7M]
(b) How could artificial intelligence (AI) be used in generative process planning?
[7M]
Significance of artificial intelligence (AI)(3M)+ Application of AI in
generative process planning[4M]
UNIT 5
9. (a) What are the important features available in CMM software?
[7M]
Important features available in CMM software [7M]
(b) Define total quality management and explain its relevance to CIM.
[7M]
Definition of total quality management[3M]+ Explanation & relevance to
CIM[4M]

10. (a) Explain non-contact inspection methods with neat sketches

[7M]
Non-contact inspection methods [3M]+ Explanation of methods[4M]
(b) How is post-process metrology incorporated in CNC Machines?
[7M]
Significance of post-process metrology in context to CNC machines. [7M]