CODE No.

: 16BT60301 SVEC-16
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to JNTUA, Ananthapuramu)

III B.Tech II Semester (SVEC-16) Supplementary Examinations March - 2021

CAD / CAM
[Mechanical Engineering]
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer One Question from each Unit
All questions carry equal marks

1. a) Identify why graphic standards are required? Explain IGES STEP and CO1 7 Marks
DXF.
b) List benefits and the applications of CAD. CO1 7 Marks
(OR)
2. a) How does a work station differ from a PC? Give the hardware structure CO1 6 Marks
of a CAD work station.
b) Classify different types of input devices used in CAD environment and CO1 8 Marks
discuss each one of them with a neat sketch.

3. a) Prove that two successive reflections about any two coordinate axis is CO1, 6 Marks
equal to single rotation about origin. CO3
b) Derive and write the general 2-D transformation matrices for Rotation, CO1, 8 Marks
Reflection and Scaling transformations. CO3
(OR)
4. a) Describe various commonly used primitives for solid modeling. CO3 8 Marks
b) Explain through neat sketches the effect of standard Boolean Operations CO3 6 Marks
on any two basic solid primitives.

5. a) What is computer aided part programming? Discuss its need. CO1 6 Marks
b) What is dwell? Explain its function and how it is specified in part CO4 4 Marks
program.
c) How is the tool length compensation specified in a machining center? CO4 4 Marks
(OR)
6. a) Classify the basic elements of CNC system. CO1 8 Marks
b) Explain with neat sketch the operation of the canned cycle G81 as per CO4 6 Marks
ISO.

7. a) What is the basis for forming groups in group technology? CO5 8 Marks
b) Explain the concept of composite part with an example. CO5 6 Marks
(OR)
8. a) What methods are available for taking decisions in the process of CO1 7 Marks
developing a process plan?
b) What is a pocket with respect to process planning? Explain a simple CO1 7 Marks
method that can be used for pocket identification.

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9. a) Describe in detail about the benefits of CIM. CO6 6 Marks
b) Explain the concept Rapid prototyping procedure with a neat schematic CO6 8 Marks
diagram.
(OR)
10. a) Write in detail about the computer aided testing of parts produced by CO6 7 Marks
CIM process.
b) Distinguish between Contact and Non-contact Inspection methods. CO6 7 Marks

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