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Computer Aided Manufacturing 2 Marks All 5 Units
Computer Aided Manufacturing 2 Marks All 5 Units
ME 2302
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
TWO MARK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Prepared By
PART- A
1. Define NC system?
NC is defined as a form of programmable automation in which the process is
controlled by alphanumeric data.
2. What is MCU?
MCU is a hardware system which reads, interprets and translates the program
of instructions into mechanical action of machine tool.
3. List out any four advantage of using NC?
Increased flexibility.
Reduced setup time.
Production of complex part.
Elimination of special jigs and fixtures.
4. What are the limitations of using NC?
Relatively high price.
More complicated maintenance, a special crew is desirable.
Highly skilled and properly trained programmers are needed.
5. What are all the problems encountered with NC system?
Part programming mistakes.
Non-optional speeds and feeds.
Problem with punched tape and tape reader.
Problem with controller and management information.
6. Define CNC?
CNC is defined as a NC system that utilizes a dedicated, stored computer
program to perform some or the entire basic NC functions.
7. Write the main functions of CNC?
Machine tool control.
In-process compensation.
Improved programming and operating features.
Diagnostics
8. What are the functions of diagnostic system in NC machine tools?
To identify the reason for a down time occurrence so that maintenance
personal should make repairs fast.
11. List the differences between open loop and closed loop control system?
12. List any two advantages and disadvantages of open loop control system?
Advantages:
Low cost and less manual work.
Disadvantages:
Low accuracy.
Periodically adjustments are required to compensate backlash errors.
13. What is the function of a transducer?
Transducer is a device in which one form of physical quantity like speed,
velocity is converted into another form of physical quantity.
14. What are all the basic elements of closed loop control system?
a. Input parameter
b. Output variable
c. Controller.
d. Process.
e. Sensor.
f. Actuator.
15. Write the various types of MCU used in CNC machines?
Three types of MCU are
a. Housed MCU
b. Swing around MCU
c. Stand alone MCU.
16. Define DNC?
Direct numerical control system is defined as a manufacturing system in
which a number of machine tools are controlled by a computer through direct
connection and in real time.
17. List the main component of DNC?
Main component are
a. Central computer.
b. Bulk memory.
c. Telecommunications lines.
d. Machine tools.
18. Write the functions of DNC?
It will take some of the burden of the main computer.
Each satellite computer.
19. List out the types of CNC machine?
CNC machine can be classified as:
Machining centers
Lathe machines
Drilling machine
Turning centers
Milling machines
Gear shaping
CNC gear hobbling
20. Define the term “Basic unit length”?
The minimum possible incremental movement is called the Basic unit length
(BLU). The BLU might be on the order of 0.01 mm in typical machine tool
system.
PART- A
a. Flat guide
b. Vee guide
c. Dovetail guide and
d. Cylindrical guide.
4. List the limitations of friction guide ways?
11. What is machining center? Write the different types of machining centre. How
it differs from conventional CNC milling machines?
The centers which consists of multi function CNC machines equipped with
ATC which are capable of carrying out milling, reaming, tapping, boring,
counter boring and allied operations without operator intervention is called
machining centre.
Different types of machining centers are:
a. Horizontal machining centre,
b. Vertical machining centre,
c. Universal machining centre.
12. What are the functions of feedback drives?
The functions of feedback drives are:
a. To convert one form of physical quantity like speed, displacement, etc.,
into electrical signals.
b. This electrical signal is then compared with the reference signal to
check whether the desired motion of tool/worktable is achieved or not.
13. Enumerate the various feedback devices used in CNC system?
There are two types of feedback devices used in CNC system.
a. Position feedback devices (Example : Linear transducers, encoders)
b. Velocity feedback devices (Example : Tachogenerator)
14. What is the use of position feedback circuits and classify it.
Position feedback circuits are used to measure the position of the tool edge
with reference to the machine slide. They may be classified as:
15. What are the different forms of Inductosyn? Where it is used and why?
Inductosyn are classified into:
Rotary encoder and Linear encoder.
PART- A
c. PAST
d. TANTO
16. List any four post processor statements.
a. COOLANT/ON,OFF,MIST
b. RAPID
c. TURRET
d. MACHIN
17. Write any four auxiliary statements.
a. INTOL
b. OUTTOL
c. CLPRNT
d. PARTNO
e. FINI
18. What are the identifications needed to store a tool library?
a. Tool dimension details and
b. Tool assembly details.
19. Difference between 21/2 and 3 axes machine.
a. 21/2 axis machining implies that the machine movements are in planes
parallel to the X-Y plane.
b. 3 axes machining implies that machine movements are in all the 3 axes
(X, Y and Z)
20. What is the role of computer aided part programming?
The role of computers in CAPP is as follows:
a. Input translation
b. Arithmetic calculations
c. Cutter offset compensators
d. Post processor.
A database
A report generator
7. List some commercial variant and generative CAPP software systems.
Some of the commercial variant CAPP systems include CUTPLAN,
COMCAPP V, DCLASS, and INTELLICAP
Some of the commercial generative CAPP systems include AUTAP,
CMPP, GENPLAN, and LOCAM
8. What is CMPP?
The CMPP stands for computer-managed process planning. It is a
commercial generative process planning system capable of automatically
making process decisions.
9. Define the terms database and data model.
A database may be defined as a well organized collection of data that are
related in a meaningful way which can be accessed in differential logical
orders but are stored only once. A data model is a logical representation of a
collection of data elements/fields.
10. Define the terms „schema‟ and „PBMS‟?
The schema is a diagrammatic representation of the database
structure.
A database management system (DBMS) is the collection of software
which generates runs and maintains a database.
11. What is the use of data definition language (DDL) and data manipulation
language (DML)?
A data definition language is used to describe the schema, the
database definitions and the logical links between the data to the
DBMS.
A data manipulation language is used to describe only access or
retrieval transactions and to pass data to user programs.
12. What is data modeling?
Data modeling is a method of depicting graphically data groupings and the
relationship between groupings.
13. Classify data models.
a. Record - based data models
Hierarchical data models.
Join builds a relation from the rows of two specified relations on the
basis of equal values in an attribute which is part of both constituent
relations.
20. List some important features of DBMS.
a. Data dictionary
b. Utilities
c. Query language
d. Data recovery
e. Report generator
f. Access security