Automated Manufacturing - I — Summer 2021

What is an automated guided vehicle systems (AGV’s)?

Briefly explain concept of 3D printing.

Explain with block diagram open loop and close loop control system.

List down CMM applications.

What are the reasons for implementation of automation in industries?

Define and classify automation. Explain reasons for automating. Graphically show the relation between product variety, quantity and type of automation.

What is the USA principle? List and explain the ten strategies for automation and process improvement.

What are the benefits of CMM.

Explain working of Laminated object manufacturing (LOM).

Why friction guide ways are not used in CNC Machine tools? What are the advantages of LM guideways and roller screws?

What is process planning? Note down two basic approaches.

Differentiate Automatic tool changer and Automatic pallet changer in CNC machine.

Explain different CMM controls.

State the advantages of CNC over conventional machine tools.

What is AS/RS system and carousel system?

What is rapid prototyping? What are the application of it? Explain selective laser sintering.

Evaluate:-“CNC machine tools are not suitable for mass production”.

Using neat sketch explain the working principle of Incremental and absolute optical encoder.

Explain the recirculating ball screw mechanism used in a CNC machine tool.

Evaluate :- “Gcodes are modal whereas Mcodes can be modal or no modal”.

Give the full form of AS/RS,CAPP,CNC,DNC.

What is computer aided process planning? Explain in details Generative CAPP systems.

What are the applications of rapid prototyping techniques.

Describe sterelithography (SLA) technology.

With the help of a neat schematic diagram, explain the turning cycle (G90) and facing cycle (G94).