Individual Assignment for Manufacturing Technology MSc second year students

Section I and II
Course: CAD/CAM/CIM - MAT-613
Instructor: Yemane Zemicheal (PhD)
Total Mark: 30%
Last Date for Submission is on 15 Feb.2021 yemanefana@gmail.com or
yemanefana@yahoo.com
Direction: write detail information for the given questions
1. What is computer integrated manufacture?
2. What are the benefits that can be achieved by the use of CIM?
3. Explain MRP system with the help of diagram.
4. Explain MPS system with the help of diagram.
5. What are the main parts of CNC machine?
6. Classification of NC/CNC machines?
7. Point-to-point controlled machines and straight-line control system with examples.
8. Explain elements of a closed loop numerically controlled axis with figure/diagram.
9. Explain ATC and APC in CNC Machining.
10. Write G-codes (NC) programming for milling your given small machine drawing.
11. What are the advantages/disadvantages of CAD/CAM?
12. What are the steps you will take/suggests for implementation of CIM in “Addis Machine
and Spare parts Manufacturing Industry”, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
13. Classify a component using either OPITZ or MICLASS system.
14. Discuss how group technology is used in designing manufacturing cells.
15. Discuss the need for flexibility in manufacturing in the present manufacturing scenario.
16. Write the NC programming for turning (Lathe) your given component.
17. Discuss the relevance of FMS from the point of view of work centre utilization.
18. Discuss the importance of materials handling system in FMS
19. Discuss the importance of low cost automation in improving productivity in small and
medium industries.
20. Why is CNC Machining necessary? Explain.