Register Number

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul – 624 622.

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

Second Serial Test ∷ 2023-24∷ODD semester

B.E MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Max. Marks: 100

Semester V <R2021> Date:03-11-2023
SLOT : FN
CME340 CAD/CAM Time : 3 Hrs

BL1 -Remembering BL3 -Applying BL5 –Evaluating

Blooms Taxonomy Levels (BL)
BL2 -Understanding BL4 –Analyzing BL6 –Creating

Marks
No Part–A: Answer ALL Questions. 10x 2 = 20 Marks

CO
BL
1 Define BIW (Body in White). 2 BL1 CO3
2 Differentiate: wireframe, surface and solid modelling. 2 BL2 CO3
3 State the purpose of assembly modelling. 2 BL2 CO4
4 Write short note on Exploded view. 2 BL2 CO4
5 What are the three terms used in limit system? 2 BL2 CO4
6 List Features of Bottom-up assembly approach. 2 BL1 CO4
7 Draw the block diagram of a CNC machine. 2 BL1 CO5
8 How does NC differ from CNC? 2 BL2 CO5
9 What is the use of drawing tool path diagram while using manual part programming? 2 BL2 CO5
10 Explain the functions of codes G28 and M30. 2 BL2 CO5
Part–B: Answer ALL Questions. 5 x 13 = 65 Marks
Briefly explain CSG and B–Rep of solid modelling techniques. 13 BL2 CO3
A
11 (OR)
Explain detail surface modeling and their representation. 13 BL2 CO3
B
Discuss in details about top to down and bottom up modelling approaches in assembly. 13 BL2 CO4
A
12 (OR)
How to analyze cumulative effect of tolerances in after assembly conditions. 13 BL2 CO4
B
Explain tolerance stack-up with example. 13 BL2 CO4
A
13 (OR)
Describe CAD interference checking capabilities. 13 BL2 CO4
B

What is a canned cycle? Explain any two drilling canned cycles with their syntax. 13 BL2 CO5
A
14
(OR)

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 13 BL3 CO5

Interpret the above NC Program block by block. Plot the complete tool center path with the corresponding
coordinates. Mark the corresponding NC block on the tool patch segment.

Explain CNC machine structural design with elements in detail. 13 BL2 CO5
A
(OR)
15
Discuss the fundamentals of CNC part programming, manual part programming and computer aided part 13 BL2 CO5
B programming.

Part–C: Answer ALL Questions. 1 x 15 = 15 Marks

Write the manual part program for the part shown in below figure. Assume suitable raw material size. CO5

15 BL3
A
16

(OR)
How mass property calculation is applied in CAD/CAM? 15 BL3 CO4
B

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