DHPS Unit 3

1. a) What are the functions of a reservoir and explain the method of selecting the capacity of reservoir? b) What gases are used in gas changed accumulation? Explain the reasons for not using oxygen in the accumulators. 2. a) What are the various materials used for seals and explain the specific merits and demerits of PTFE as a seal material? b) Sketch and explain regenerative circuit used in practice and derive an equation for regenerated speed. 3. a) Differentiate between static and dynamic seals. Explain the effect of seal material on the friction. b) Draw a hydraulic circuit diagram of a hydraulic system having a double acting cylinder which has rapid approach speed, then slow speed at the end of stroke and return speed rapidly. 4. a) Sketch and explain the regenerative cylinder circuit. b) What is the purpose of FRL Unit in the pneumatic systems? Sketch and explain the parts of FRL Unit.

Unit 4
5. a) Draw pneumatic circuit diagram using two cylinders, one of them is single acting and other one is double acting actuated sequentially by de value. b) What are the advantages & limitations of pneumatic circuits over hydraulic circuits? 6. a) Sketch the application of cup seals shaft seals and face seals used in practice. b) What are the various pneumatic cylinders used in practice and explain with a neat sketch the constructions and working of double end cylinder. 7. a) What are the common faults found in hydraulic system and explain the repairs of reservoir and how the oil contamination is checked? b) How the filter life is decided and explain the filter maintenance?

Unit 5
8. Answer the following: a) Programmable logic controllers. b) Low cost automation. c) Filters.

9. Answer the following: a) Hydro-pneumatics b) Servo-controls c) Micro-processors.

10.a) What is the benefit of using the programmable logic controllers in the automation project of pneumatic system? b) Describe the functions of solenoid valves, Direction controlled valves, pressure switch. 11. How the PLC and micro processor based computer applications can solve the trouble shooting of pneumatic equipment and its maintenance?

FMS Unit 3
1. Discuss the functions performed by the FMS computer control system? 2. a) How to select proper simulation software for FMS? b) Write briefly about work stations in FMS. 3. a) Specify various advantages and disadvantages of FMS implementation. b) Write briefly about JIT characteristics.

Unit 4
4. Explain various CAD/CAM considerations involved in planning FMS data base with illustrations wherever necessary. 5. a) With a block diagram explain data flow path in manufacturing data systems. b) Discuss the strategy of flexible workforce concept in FMS and procedure for scheduling of work force under above concept. 6. Write short notes on any THREE. a) Knowledge based scheduling c) Close supplier ties in FMS. b) Trends in simulation software for FMS. d) Preventive maintenance of FMS systems.

7. List out the typical data handled by an FMS. Explain their role in detail?

Unit 5
8. Briefly explain the two card Kanban system with reference to a pull system. 9. a) Explain the principles of pull method in FMS b) What is the importance of small lot sizes? 10. Explain the concept of preventive maintenance and how it is maintained in FMS. 11.Write short note on any three of the following a. Implementation issues of FMS. c. Applications of simulation software. b. Preventive maintenance. d. Supervisory computes.

CAM Unit 3 1. (a) Discuss about interchangeable and quick change tooling systems used in CNC machines. (b) Describe adaptive control with optimization for a milling machine with a neat sketch. 2. Write the functions of post processor in NC machine. 3. (a) Describe about automatic tool path generation. (b) Compare CNC with DNC and mention the advantages and disadvantages of DNC 4. Answer the following a) Expert systems. tooling system. b) DAPP based post processor. c) Interchangeable

Unit 4 5. Write short notes on any THREE. (a) Any three types of motion commands used in APT. (b) Automatic head changers used in DNC. (c) Application of PLCs in CNC machines. (d) Expert systems.

6. (a) What is a microcontroller? Explain the various the factors to be considered in the selection of a microcontroller used in a CNC machine. (b) Define PLC. Describe the various hardware components of a PLC. 7. a) How low-level and high-level computer type languages in programming of PLCs? b) How PLC operates and describes its capabilities in arithmetic functions, matrix functions & analog control?

Unit 5

8. (a) Describe the functioning of a Hybrid CAPP system. (b) With a block diagram explain the functioning of a CMM. Also mention the advantages and limitations of it. 9. a) Discuss the benefits of computer aided quality control and explain the method of part inspection using CMM. b) What are the various optical inspection methods used in in-process gauging system.

10.Explain the concept of using automatic tool chargers in machining centres and explain any two types of automatic tool chargers. 11.What is adaptive control? Explain the various sensors used for controlling the possible parameters during machining on CNC machine tools.

IR Unit 3 1. a) Explain the working of the magnetic vacuum cup grippers? b) Discuss about the proximity sensors. 2. a) What are the various techniques of image processing and analysis? Explain in detail. b) Explain the various robotic application of machine vision. 3. What are the different methods of sensing and digitizing image data? Explain them.

Unit 4 4. a) Explain the capabilities and limitations of lead through programming? b) Discuss the generations of robot programming languages? 5. a) How do you define the BRANCHING related to robot programming? Explain. b) What are the various possible interpolation schemes that can specify on many robots by the programmer? Explain. 6. Short notes on i) Structures of robot language. ii) Robots in spray coating.

7. What are the applications of robots? Explain them in detail.

Unit 5

8. a) What are the general considerations in robot work cell design? b) Discuss about work cell control? 9. a) What are the features of the spray painting robot? b) Discuss briefly about the robot inspection 10.a) How do you analyze the robot cycle time? b) Compare the robot work cell controllers. 11.a) What are the various types of robot cell layouts? Explain them schematically. b) What are the functions to be performed by the work cell controller?

AM Unit 3 1. a) What are the principles of material handling? b) Explain the following methods of AGVS. i) Frequency select method. ii) Path switch select method.

2. a) State and explain various factors and reasons for the use of manual assembly line. b) With a neat sketch, explain the various elements of assembly line. [12]

Unit 4 3. a) Discuss the requirements of manufacturing cells. b) Explain the features of automated guided vehicle system. 4. Define the following terms (a) Automated loading systems (c) Manufacturing cells (b) Partial Automation (d) Manufacturing lead time

5. List out and explain the principles of material handling. 6. a) List out the characteristics of automated assembly systems. b) Explain the design principles of automated guided vehicle system.

Unit 5

7. a) Explain the retrieval CAPP. What are its advantages and limitations? b) Explain bar-code technique. 8. a) Explain various non-contact inspection methods. b) Explain various functions of machine vision with a schematic diagram. 9. a) Explain the applications of automated storage and retrieval systems. b) Discuss the features of partial automation. 10.Discuss the following types of AGVs and their applications.

i) AGVs towing vehicles. iii) AGVs pallet tracks

ii) AGVs unit load transporters. iv) AGVs assembly line vehicles.

CAPP Unit 3 1. Explain the following terms a) Design tolerances 2. b) Manufacturing tolerances c) MIPLAN system.

Explain reduction procedure of total setup cost for a particular manufacturing sequence.

3. a) What are the different methods of tolerance allocation? Explain. b) What are the advantages of integrated approach over sequential approach of design and manufacturing tolerances?

Unit 4 4. List the benefits of group technology and explain any four of them in detail. 5. Discuss about the knowledge based production planning system and explain any one tool available for it. 6. a) Discuss the role of machinability data system in Computerized Process Planning. b) Mention the various criteria to be considered for the selection of a CAPP system. 7. a) What are the various factors to be considered for the optimal selection of machining parameters ? b) Illustrate with an example the determination of manufacturing tolerance for a given component Unit 5

8. Determine optimal index positions for executing fixed sequence of tool path. [12] 9. a) Explain MIPLAN system. b) Explain computer integrated planning systems. 10.a) Determine the optimal index positions for executing fixed sequence in NC tool path generation. b) Describe the functioning of MIPLAN system. [6+6] 11. a) Explain various feature recognition approaches in CAPP with examples. b) Describe the role of Group Technology in Computer Aided Process Planning.