COMPUTER INTEGRATED

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
2017 (Nov/Dec) Solved Question
UNIT - I
PART-A
1. What is the role of CIM in manufacturing:?
Computer-integrated manufacturing is the manufacturing approach
of using computers to control the entire production process. This in-
tegration allows individual processes to exchange information with
each other and initiate actions. Through the integration of computers,
manufacturing can be faster and less error-prone, although the main
advantage is the ability to create automated manufacturing processes.
In a CIM system functional areas such as design, analysis, simulation,
planning, and purchasing, cost accounting, and scheduling, inventory
control, and distribution, product life cycle management, supply chain
management are linked through the computer with factory floor func-
tions such as materials handling and management, providing direct
control and monitoring of all the operations. To achieve automated
manufacturing CIM uses technologies like FMS, ASRS, AGV, Robot-
ics, Mechatronics, automated conveyor systems and computer aided
techniques like CAD, CAE, CAM, CAPP, CAQ, PPC, ERP, a business
system integrated by a common database.

2. What is Fixed Automation?

Fixed automaton is a system in which the sequence of processing op-
eration is fixed by the equipment configuration.

PART-B
1. What are the steps involved in designing and manufacturing a
product?
Every business around the globe operates to earn the profit by selling
their products or services. The quality of product or service offered by
them is directly proportional to their success. Thus, companies undertake
extensive research and development work when they introduce any
new offering in the market. Most entrepreneurs engage in research and
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development for a new product that they want to introduce to the market.
However, product idea and product design are the most important aspects
of new product development.
Product ideas can be worth their weight in gold, but unless you have
the potential to transform that idea into a fully functional product, it is
nothing more than just an idea. Being a product design and manufacturing
company, we understand that not every business owner is technically
sound and possess the ability to create a functional product on their
own. Therefore, instead of getting stuck somewhere in the middle of the
manufacturing process, it is advisable to hire a product design company to
do the job professionally.
Hiring an external product design company is extremely beneficial, but
if you still want to do the job by your own, then follows these steps to bring
a product idea to life.

Step 1 – Product Idea

This step comprises of basic drawing revolving your product idea.
Therefore, always ask yourself – what would be your product, for whom
you are developing a product, what would be the features of your product,
and how to make it user-friendly?

Step 2 – In-depth Research

Even though you might have a unique product idea, but make a research
about whether your targeted market is ready for it or not. It is necessary
to study the existing market trends and requirements. Therefore, you need
to conclude what is currently ruling in the market and is there anything
identical to your product concept. If you find something identical, then how
is your product going to be better?

Step 3 – Product Design and Development

Make the use of information that you have collected from your survey/
study. Based on the collected information, start creating product designs.
But wait, when you are outlining the design of your product, you need to
ask yourself the following questions:
1. What is the job of my product?
2. Will the product be reliable?
3. Will my product be able to survive the rough use?
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4. Can the product be manufactured at a cost effective price?
5. What will be the quality of my product?
6. What raw material is best for development?
Step 4 – Research and Development of the Final Design
This is the final step to your product designing with dimensions and
raw-material selection; therefore, before you move on to prototyping stage
or manufacturing phase, make sure you have a complete sketch to work
from.

Step 5 – CAD
With the help of 3D modelling software (CAD – Computer Aided
Design), you will develop a computerized 3D model of your absolute
product design. These 3D models will often show up problematic areas
where the theoretical stresses and strains on the product to be developed
will be exposed. If any problem persists, it is a best phase of product
development to handle the design errors and go back to step 4.

Step 6 – Prototype Development

Once you get the green signal from the previous step, it is the time to
create a fully functional prototype of your product design using computer
aided engineering systems. A physical model of your design is the best
option for testing product features.

Step 7 – Prototype Testing and Feedback

Test your product prototype with family, friends, and potential
financiers. You must be fair with your decisions while testing the prototype
and listen to the feedback you get back from other people. Check, whether
every part is functioning properly or not. If your prototype is not perfect,
then move back to 3rd step and start on your product designs.

Step 8 – Product Manufacturing

Once you are satisfied with the performance of your product prototype,
you can proceed to the manufacturing stage. Product manufacturing
expenses entirely depend on the density of your product, especially, if there
are numerous parts, material selection, high batch product or low batch
numbers. Being a smart business owner, you need to consider these factors
to make sure you manufacture a healthy product for handsome profit.
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Follow these steps to take your product idea to manufacturing.
Engineering plays a crucial role in custom product development, but
marketing, sales, and manufacturing are crucial, too. A successful new
product comes from the harmonic combination of insights from all areas.

2. What are the components of CIM?

Refer Question Bank Page No.12, Question No.5.

3. Explain the following automation.

i) Programmable
In programmable automation, the equipment is designed to
accommodate a specific class ofproduct changes and the processing or
assembly operations can be changed by modifying thecontrol program. It
is particularly suited to “batch production,” or the manufacture of a product
in medium lot sizes (generally at regular intervals). The first example of
this kind of automation is the Jacquard loom (1801) where the weave
pattern for a weave fabric could be “pre-programmed.”Once the required
quantity of fabric was produced, the loom could be programmed (although
this was a tedious process) to produce a new weave pattern for the next
batch. A more recent exampleis the CNC lathe that produces a specific
product in a certain product class (axisymmetric, within acertain diameter,
length, tolerance, etc.) according to the “input program.” In programmable
automation, reconfiguring the system for a new product is time consuming
because it involves reprogramming and set up for the machines, and new
fixtures and tools.

ii) Flexible
Fixed automation refers to the use of custom-engineered (special
purpose) equipment to automate a fixed sequence of processing or assembly
operations. It is typically associated with high production rates and it is
relatively difficult to accommodate changes in the product design. This is
also called hard automation. For example, GE manufactures approximately
2 billion light bulbs per year and uses fairly specialized, high-speed
automation equipment. This kind of automation dates back to WWI when
the first mechanized assembly lines were used. Fixed automation makes
sense only when product designs are stable and product life cycles are long.
The primary drawbacks are the large initial investment in equipment and
the relative inflexibility
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UNIT - II
PART-A

1. What are the approaches the CAPP will recognize?

Variant approach and generative approach.

2. What is meant by MRP?

Material requirement planning.

PART-B
1. Write short notes in the following:
i. Aggregate production planning
ii. Master production planning
iii. Capacity planning.

Refer Question Bank Page No. 58, Question No. 6.

2. Explain the input to MRP and various MRP outputs. Also list the
various benefits of MRP.
Refer Question Bank Page No. 61, Question No. 7,
Page No. 64, Question No. 8 and
Page No. 67, Question No. 10.

UNIT - III
PART-A

1. What is part family?

A group of parts having many similar attributes, i.e a collection of
part which are similar either because of geometric shape and size or
because similar processing plans rather than on part drawings.

2. How machine cells are classified?

Single machine cell, group machine cell with manual material han-
dling, group machine cell with semi-integrated handling, flexible man-
ufacturing cell or flexible manufacturing system.
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PART-B
1. List out the method for part family formation.
Refer Question Bank Page No. 130, Question No. 8.

2. Enumerate the role of GT in CAD/CAM integration.

Refer Question Bank Page No. 127, Question No. 7.

3. Discuss D CLASS and OPTIZ coding systems with suitable ex-

amples.
Refer Question Bank Page No. 108, Question No. 2 &

Page No. 133, Question No. 9.

UNIT - IV
PART-A

1. What are the components of FMS?

Automated manufacturing controlled devices, automated material
handling and storing systems, automated tooling system, automated
computer controlled system.

2. What are functions performed to operate AGCS?

The vehicle, guide path, control using and computer interface.

PART-B
1. What are the components of FMS?
Refer Question Bank Page No. 173, Question No. 11 and
Page No. 150, Question No. 2.

2. List and explain the various types of machines used in FMS.

Refer Question Bank Page No. 154, Question No. 3,
Page No. 159, Question No. 5 and
Page No. 146, Question No. 1.
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3. Discuss the functions, application, advantage and disadvantages
of FMS.
Refer Question Bank Page No. 169, Question No. 8.

UNIT - V
PART-A

1. What are the various joints types in robots?

Linear, orthogonal, rotational, twisting and revolving joint.

2. What is robot accuracy?

Robot accuracy = (BRU + mechanical accuracy) / 2.

BHU = Basic Resolution Unit.

PART-B
1. Explain in details Robot Anatomy and its related attributes.
Refer Question Bank Page No. 201, Question No. 3.

2. Name some industrial robot applications.

Refer Question Bank Page No. 207, Question No. 4.

3. Write short notes on robot programming and lead through pro-

gramming.
Refer Question Bank Page No. 198, Question No. 2.