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USN 1 D A 18ME54

FIFTH Semester B. E. Degree (Autonomous) Semester End Examination, SEE, April 2023
Department of Mechanical Engineering

CAD/CAM MODEL QUESTION PAPER 3

Maximum Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:

(i) Answer FIVE FULL Questions.

(ii) Selecting one questions from each Unit

UNIT 1
1. a) Justify the role of computers in design and manufacturing. [08 Marks]

b) With block diagram, briefly explain the product cycle in computerized [06 Marks]
manufacturing environment.

c) Explain the Bezier curve in CAD. [06 Marks]

OR
2. a) Discuss integrated CAD/CAM data base with a block diagram. [10 Marks]
b) Define automation and discuss the types of automations. [10 Marks]
UNIT 2
3. a) Describe the exchange of modeling data and the basic features of IGES, STEP, [10 Marks]
DXF and DMIS.

b) A triangle is defined in a two-dimensional ICG system by its vertices (1,3),(5,7) [10 Marks]
and (4,0). Rotate the triangle by 600 about a point (7,9) in counter clock wise
direction.

OR

4. a) Explain with block diagram three modules of graphics software's. [10 Marks]

b) List and explain ground rule for considering in designing graphic software. [10 Marks]

UNIT 3
5. a) Explain various steps involved in a computer assisted part programming using a [08 Marks]
block diagram.

b) Explain the concept of Computerized numerical control (CNC) and its types. [08 Marks]

c) What are advantages of adaptive control technology? [04 marks]

OR
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560056
(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum)
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6. a) Explain turning tool geometry with respect to CNC tooling? [10 Marks]

b) Explain milling tooling systems and tool presetting with respect to CNC [10 Marks]
tooling.
UNIT 4

7. a) Describe with neat sketch CNC turning centre. [10 Marks]

b) Write down a detailed manual part programmed for end milling for the given [10 Marks]
figure. The data given are: Thickness of the part = 15mm, Z=0 at the surface of
the part material –Mild steel. Missing information, if any may be assumed.

Not to scale , All dimensions are in mm

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OR

8. a) Write the machine specification for the turning centre and machining centers. [10 Marks]

b) Write advantages of CNC machines compare the NC machines and List the [10 Marks]
applications of CNC machines.

UNIT 5

9. a) Explain the different methods used in robot programming. [10 Marks]

b) Explain briefly different types of sensors used in robot. [06 Marks]

c) Briefly explain inverse kinematics with respect to robots. [04 Marks]

OR

10. a) Explain any four types of robot configurations using schematic diagrams. [10 Marks]

b) Explain with sketch explain six degree of freedom in a robot. [10 Marks]

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Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560056

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum)