Give three points each on advantages and disadvantages of CAM.
[3 marks]Justify the need of CAM in today’s era.
[4 marks]Draw CIM wheel and state the functional areas.
[7 marks]Compare CNC machines with conventional machines.
[3 marks]Clearly differentiate NC and CNC machines.
[4 marks]Explain open-loop control system used in a CNC system with a schematic diagram (include the drawback and application).Draw a block diagram of velocity control loop for a closed-loop control system.
[7 marks]Define the axes designation rules for CNC machines and explain the Same for CNC Vertical machining canter.
[7 marks]Discuss benefits of Group Technology.
[3 marks]Discuss various codes used for GT. How many digits are used in Opitz code?
[4 marks]Explain Generative CAPP. What do you mean by Inference Engine? Which are the two approaches used in Expert system?
[7 marks]Explain about Robot safety.
[3 marks]Explain grippers in robots.
[4 marks]Explain different sensors used in Robot with sketch.
[7 marks]Explain different joints used in robots using neat sketch.
[3 marks]Brief about functions of computers in FMS. (Any four)
[4 marks]Write a note on: Different types of flexibility required in an FMS.
[7 marks]Explain the functions of the controllers in PLC.
[3 marks]What is a PLC? Draw PLC architecture.
[4 marks]What is AGV? Explain working principle of AGVs.
[7 marks]Gand Mcode Description:G00, G01, G02,M08, M09, M30
[3 marks]Differentiate clearly between GT and FMS.
[4 marks]Describe with neat sketch AS/RS system used in FMS
[7 marks]Draw the structure of an MRP system.
[3 marks]What is MRP-II? Explain in brief
[4 marks]Elaborate the ‘Just in Time’ manufacturing philosophy along with its goals. How could these goals be achieved?
[7 marks]