Noble Group of Institutions, Junagadh.

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Semester: BE 7th Subject: CAM (2171903) Year: 2018-19

Faculty: Mr. Rohan S. Kariya Class: MA & MB

QUESTION BANK

Introduction to CAM

Sr. No. Question

1 Draw and explain the CIM wheel and state the benefits of CIM.
2 What is CIM? Explain Components of CIM.
3 What are the different types of manufacturing? Make an assessment of the
extent of computer control in specific cases of each types of manufacturing.
4 What are the objectives of CIM? Which major functional areas of the
manufacturing enterprise considered for achieving CIM objectives?
5 What are the benefits of CIM?

NC/CNC Machine Tools

Sr. No. Question

1 How does the structure of NC/CNC machine tools differ from conventional
machine tools?
2 Classify CNC machines tools on the basis of : (i) Types of motion control
(ii) According to programming Method.(iii) According to types of controllers
3 Describe with sketch the working and construction of recirculating ball screw
used in CNC machine tools.
4 Describe the principle of working of an automatic pallet changer and
automatic tool changer.
5 State advantages and limitations of CNC machine tools.
6 Explain clearly the difference between NC and CNC machine.
7 Explain the feedback system of NC/CNC machine.

Mechanical Engg. Dept. – NGI - Junagadh.

 Noble Group of Institutions, Junagadh.
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Part Programming

Sr. No. Question

1 Explain linear and circular interpolations used in turning. Draw a neat sketch
of circular interpolation
2 Which are formats used for manual part programming? Write word address
format.
3 Explain with neat sketch, axis designation for CNC turning center and CNC
vertical milling machine
4 What are canned cycles? Discuss how a canned cycle is useful in writing a part
program?
4 Explain cutter radius compensation and tool length compensation.
5 Write a CNC program using appropriate G and M code to turn component as
Shown in figure (1). Raw material: MS Φ32 X 50 mm, cutting speed V= 40
m/min and feed=0.1, Assume suitable data for depth of cut.

6 Develop a CNC program, using G and M code, to cut a slot for the component
shown in fig.1 by using an end mill of diameter 6mm. The depth of slot is
5mm. Assume suitable data for speed, feed, etc.

7 State various automated programmed tool languages.

8 Explain types of statements used in APT language.

Mechanical Engg. Dept. – NGI - Junagadh.

 Noble Group of Institutions, Junagadh.
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Programmable logic controllers

1 What are the essential elements of a PLC system?

2 Define PLC. Discuss the relay device components used in it.
3 Draw and explain PLC architecture.
4 What is a PLC? Explain major components of a PLC. List various applications
of PLC.

Group Technology and CAPP

Sr. No. Question

1 What is Group technology? / What do you mean by key machine concept in
GT?
2 Differentiate between product layout and group technology layout.
3 Explain all the methods of grouping parts into part families.
4 What are the objectives of cellular manufacturing? Explain the different types
of machine cell design.
5 Apply the rank order clustering technique to the part machine incidence matrix
in the following table to identify logical part families and machine groups.
Parts are identified by letters and machines are identified numerically.

6 What are the advantages and hurdles in implementation of group technology?

7 What are the major functions of process planning? What are the main
problems associated with manual process planning?
8 What is CAPP? Explain Variant and generative type CAPP system with its
advantages and limitations.

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 Noble Group of Institutions, Junagadh.
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Flexible Manufacturing System

1 What is FMS? Explain basic components of FMS.

2 Explain the types of flexibilities associated with FMS. State the factors on
which these flexibilities depend.
3 Describe various layouts used in FMS.
4 Write a note on: Automated guided vehicles associated with FMS.
5 Describe, with neat sketch, ASRS system used in FMS.
6 Explain tool supply system in FMS.
7 Explain the role of CMM in computer aided quality control. What are the
different elements of CMM?

Robot Technology

1 Define robot. Enlist and explain different elements of robot.

2 Explain any two grippers in detail.
3 What are the different types of actuators used in robots?
4 Explain visual and tactile sensors used in robot.
5 Explain with neat sketch, basic configuration of robots
6 Discuss various applications of robots.
7 Explain on-line programming method and off-line programming method of
robots in detail.
8 Which parameters are to be considered for robot specification & selection of
robot? Explain in detail.

Mechanical Engg. Dept. – NGI - Junagadh.

 Noble Group of Institutions, Junagadh.
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Computer Integrated production Management System

1 What are the functions of process planning?

2 What is computer integrated production management system? Explain with
neat flow chart.
3 What are the objectives of MRP system?
4 State various inputs of MRP system. Draw MRP structure.
5 Differentiate between MRPI and MRPII.
6 Explain in brief, about the JIT philosophy.

Mechanical Engg. Dept. – NGI - Junagadh.