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M. TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MODEL QUESTION PAPER I

First Semester

Branch: Mechanical Engineering

Specialisation: Computer Integrated Manufacturing

MMECM 105-4 DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY

(Regular 2013 Admissions)
Time: Three hours
1.

(Answer all Questions)

Maximum: 100 marks

(a) With suitable examples, explain the difference between tolerance and tolerance grade.
(b) Draw the schematic diagram of the basic elements of a design process and explain
them briefly.
(c) What is tolerance stack?
(d) Describe the symbols used to specify the surface finish.
(5+10+5+5)
Or

2.

(a) As a design engineer discuss the relationship between material selection and process
selection for a given component.
(b) What is meant by selective assembly? Explain.
(c) Describe the tolerance analysis of the cylinder head joint of an IC engine.
(8+7+10)

3.

(a) Distinguish between Skewness and Kurtosis.

(b) Give an account of different datum systems.
(c) With suitable examples, explain the geometric analysis of translational accuracy
(7+8+10)
Or

4.

(a) With an illustrative example, explain the design of a functional gauge.

(b) Explain the concept of virtual size.
(c) Illustrate grouped datum system with spigot and recess.
(10+8+7)

5.

(a) Enumerate design rules and guidelines applicable to casting tolerances.

(b) Explain the use of process drawings.
(c) Explain the Keeler Goodman Forming Line Diagram.
(8+8+9)
Or

6.

(a) Describe the ways involved in form design for finding various possible solutions.
(b) Discuss the various factors that are to be considered in the design of Weldments.
(c) What are general design considerations for casting process with respect to economic
moulding, solidification, fettling and cleaning?
(5+8+12)

7.

(a) What do you understand by redesigning a machined component, and why is it

necessary? Explain with an example.
(b) Discuss the design considerations for minimum material usage and for
Remanufacture.
(c) Explain in detail how quality function deployment helps in better productivity.

(12+8+5)
Or
8.

(a) Explain with a suitable example the steps in improving the design of a component
from the point of view of machining.
(b) Discuss the general design guidelines for drilling.
(c) How DFMA is improved with the assistance of computers?
(12+5+8)