M606 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

MODULE 1

1. (a) What is Computer aided design ? Discuss the various design related tasks performed by CAD.
(10 marks)
(b) Discuss the reasons for implementing CAD and write the benefits of CAD. (10 marks)

2. (a) Describe in detail about Bresenham's circle algorithm. (12 marks)

(b) Briefly explain the input devices of CAD. (8 marks)

3 (a) What is a design process? Explain briefly the model for the design process. (10 marks)
(b)Discuss the points to be considered for the choice and implementation of CAD. Write the
application of CAD. (10 marks)

4 (a) Explain Digital differential analyser algorithm with example. (12 marks)
(b) Briefly explain the interactive display device. (8 marks)

5 (a) Discuss the working of different types of storage devices used for CAD application.
(b) Discuss different types of circle generating algorithm.
(C) Write procedure for deflecting a line about an arbitrary line space.
(d ) Discuss different types of solid modeling techniques. (4*5 =20 marks)

6). (a) Discuss different features available in various CAD software packages.
(b) Discuss the importance of concatenation in computer graphics.
(c) Explain briefly automated drafting.
(d) Discuss the application of wire frame models in CAD and CAM. (4*5 =20 marks)

7) a. Write a specification and features of a CAD work station.

b. Explain the various output devices used in CAD.
c. Show that a rotation transformation matrix is orthogonal.
d. Describe different types of 3D modeling techniques. (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

8 a. Write the general 4x4 matrix for 3D transformation and describe the role of each sub matrix in
various transformations.
b. Describe in detail about any circle generating algorithm.
c. Describe the use of homogeneous co-ordinate system in transformation.
d.Discuss about wireframe modeling. (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

9 a) List the fundamental reasons for implementing a CAD system. (4 marks)

(b) Explain the principle and working of graphic terminals used in CAD/CAM systems. (8 marks)
(c) Describe the basics of rotation and scaling in 2D graphics. (8 marks)

10. (a) Explain B-rep and C-rep approaches in solid modeling. (12 marks)
(b) Discuss the functions of a CAD software package. (8 marks)

11. (a) Explain the various types of transformations implemented in 2D graphics. (12 marks)
(b) Describe the components and benefits of a CIM system. (8 marks)

12. (a) Differentiate wireframe, surface and solid modeling approaches. (12 marks)
(b) Bring out the role of software packages in Engineering analysis. (8 marks)
13. (a) . What are the potential benefits of CIM? (5 marks)
(b) .Explain the computerized element of ”CIM” system? (5 marks)
(c) .What is Geometric modeling? Explain how ‘ICG’ has applied? (10 marks)

14. (a) Discuss about the software package used for ‘CIM’ ? (5 marks)
(b) What are the possible computer aided engineering analysis that can be performed? (5 marks)
(c) What do you mean by CAM,CAD/CAM, and “CIM”. Differentiate them. (10 marks)

15. (a) Discuss the scope of CIM in context of business, production and design? (10 marks)
(b) Describe the basics of translation of scaling in 2D graphics? (10 marks)

16. (a) Explain different benefits of CAD? (5 marks)

(b). Explain:-
(i) Geometric modeling
(ii) Engineering analysis
(iii) Automated drafting (5x3=15 marks)

17. (a) What are the storage devices used in micro CAD systems? (10 marks)
(b) Discuss about the software packages for CAD. (10 marks)

18 (a) What are the possible computer aided engineering analysis that can be performed? (10 marks)
(b) Describe the elements of interactive graphics. (10 marks)

19 (a) Discuss about the work station concept n CAD/CAM (8 marks)

(b) Explain briefly the interactive input devices used in CAD/CAM (12 marks)

20 (a) What are the possible computer aided engineering analysis that can be performed? (10 marks)
(b) Distinguish between surface and solid modeling. (6 marks)
(c) What are the storage devices in CAD? (4 marks)