NATIONAL DIPLOMA

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: DDT, PLANT, PRODUCTION

SUBJECT: CAD/CAM PAPER No.: 546/15/S02

TITLE: Field Based Assignment 2 DATE: 25 MAY 2020

DURATION: 3 Hrs MODE: Unsupervised

Nov 2020 & Mar 2021 Coursework

REQUIREMENTS
1. Computer loaded with AutoCAD R12 software or better.
2. Programming sheets.
3. Answer sheets.
4. G codes and M codes.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. Answer all questions.
2. Mark allocations are shown at the end of each question.
3. Answer question one on the computer and save it on the desktop as FBA2_Q1.
4. Answer question 2 on programming sheets.
5. Answer questions 3 - 5 on answer sheets.
6. For any missing dimensions the candidate should give a reasonable assumption.

Student’s Name: Course: ND in Mechanical Engineering:

Question No. One Two Three Four Five Total %
Marks
Actual Mark
Possible Mark 40 30 10 10 10 100
Total Marks
Lecturer: Chikara M (Mr.) Lecturer’s Sig.:________ Date:

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QUESTION ONE (Refer to the Belt Pulley diagram) [40 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
Using absolute programming and the given specifications write a part program to mill and
drill the component shown in Fig. 2. [30 marks]

QUESTION THREE
(a) Using relative polar coordinates, write the syntax for drawing a regular hexagon with
a side length of 20 mm. Use point A (30,50) as the starting point. [06 marks]
(b) Give 4 advantages of using the CAD software package. [04 marks]

QUESTION FOUR
(a) Briefly describe the four basic coordinate entry methods used in CAD. [08 marks]
(b) State any two hardware components of a computer. [02 marks]

QUESTION FIVE
List and explain any five advantages of using CNC machines. [10 marks]

Good luck!!

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 COMMONLY USED CODES
Preparatory codes (G-codes)
Code No. Function
G00 Rapid traverse positioning
G01 Linear interpolation
G02 Circular interpolation, clockwise (CW)
G03 Circular interpolation, counter clockwise (CCW)
G70 Programmable inch dimensions
G71 Programmable metric dimensions
G90 Absolute data input
G91 Incremental data input
G94 Feed/min
G95 Feed/rev
G96 Constant surface speed (m/min)
G97 Constant speed (rev/min)

Miscellaneous codes (M-codes)

Code No. Function
M00 Program stop
M01 Optional stop
M02 End program (once off)
M03 Spindle on, clockwise
M04 Spindle on, counter-clockwise
M05 Spindle off
M06 Tool change
M07 Mist coolant on
M08 Flood coolant on
M09 Coolant off
M30 End program (repeat)

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