What is CIM? State the components of CIM
[3 marks]State the benefits of CAM.
[4 marks]Discuss the concept of CIM wheel and benefits derived from CIM.
[7 marks]Explain the axis designation in a CNC milling machine.
[3 marks]Explain clearly the difference between NC, CNC and DNC machine.
[4 marks]Describe with sketch the working and construction of recirculating ball screw used in CNC machine tools.
[7 marks]Explain with examples
[7 marks]Drilling canned cycle ii) Cutter radius compensation
[ marks]Draw and explain PLC architecture.
[3 marks]Explain the concept of a composite part in GT.
[4 marks]What is a PLC? Explain major components of a PLC. List various applications of PLC.
[7 marks]Explain the function of AGV in automated material handling.
[3 marks]What are the parts classification methods in GT? Explain any one.
[4 marks]What are canned cycles? What is the difference between canned cycle and subroutine? How are they useful in writing part programs
[7 marks]Explain MRP-I.
[3 marks]What is FMS? Explain the basic components of FMS.
[4 marks]Explain the types of flexibilities of FMS? Discuss the various factors on which these flexibilities depend?
[7 marks]Explain MRP-II.
[3 marks]Explain in brief about the JIT philosophy.
[4 marks]What are the major functions of process planning? What are the main problems associated with manual process planning?
[7 marks]State the different elements of a robot.
[3 marks]What are the various types of grippers used in robots?
[4 marks]Differentiate between a SCARA and a gantry robot.
[7 marks]Explain the degrees of freedom of wrist of robot.
[3 marks]Sketch and explain cylindrical and SCARA configuration of industrial robot, showing work envelope.
[4 marks]How are sensors useful to robots? Explain visual and tactile sensors used in a robot.
[7 marks]