PSG POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, COIMBATORE - 641 004

DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

Semester: 5

LD0902 CAD/CAM AND FMS

Time: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 75

Instructions:
1. Group I and Group II questions should be answered in the Main Answer book.
2. In all questions of Group I, the subdivision (a) carries 3 marks each and subdivision (b)
carries 5 marks each.
3. Answer any SEVEN questions in Group I.
4. Answer any ONE question in Group II.
5. Answer all questions in Group III multiple choice type questions (which will be given
to the candidates half an hour before the scheduled close of the examination) should
be answered only in the space provided in the Main Answer Book..

GROUP I

Marks: 7 x 8 = 56

1. a) Briefly explain the need of designing a product.

b) Explain the methodology of CAD.
2. a) List the benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing.
b) Mention the various challenges to be faced during the implementation of CIM.
3. a) Explain the types of Modeling techniques involved in solid modeling.
b) Explain any one graphic standard system briefly.
4. a) What is Reverse Engineering?
b) What is MRP II? What are the applications of MRP II?
5. a) Briefly explain the structure of MRP.
b) Explain the benefits of CAQC.
6. a) Briefly explain the contact type inspection methods
b) Explain the functions of CMM with neat sketch.
7. a) List any six principles of material handling.
b) Discuss briefly the various types of AGVs.
8. a) Describe the benefits of FMS.
b) List all the elements of FMS. Explain any two elements.

GROUP II
9.
10.

Marks: 1 x 9 = 9

With a neat sketch explain any two types of Rapid prototyping methods.
Explain the method of Variant Process Planning.
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Write the Alphabet of your choice answer for each question in the space provided in
the Main Answer Book
(Do not attach this question paper along with the Main Answer Book)

GROUP - III
1)

Earle model is
A) Design procedure
C) Manufacturing Methodology

Marks: 10 x 1 = 10

B) Design Methodology
D) Manufacturing procedure

2)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing deals with _____________________

A) Design and business functions
B) Design activities only
C) Design, Manufacturing and business functions D) Manufacturing and business functions

3)

IGES stands for ______________

A) Initial Graphics Exchange System B) Initial Graphics Exchange Software
C) Initial Graphic Exchange Solution D) Initial Graphics Exchange Specification

4)

B-rep and C-Rep are the methods of ______________________

A) Solid modeling B) Surface modeling C) Wire frame modeling

D) 2D modeling

5)

Group technology and CAPP are the activities of

A) Computer Aided Engineering
B) Computer Aided Manufacturing
C) Computer Integrated Manufacturing D) Flexible manufacturing

6)

______ is a system that synthesizes process information to create a process plan for a new
component
A) Computer Aided Process Planning B) Variant Process Planning
C) Generative Process Planning
D) Computer Integrated Process Planning

7)

MRP II stands for ________________

A) Material Resource Planning
B) Manufacturing Resource Planning
C) Material Requirements Planning D) Manufacturing Requirements Planning

8)

CAQC stands for _________________

A) Computer Assisted Quality Check B) Computer Aided Quantity Control
C) Computer Assisted Quality Control D) Computer Aided Quality Control

9)

AS/RS stands for ______________

A) Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems
C) Automatic Store and Restore System

10)

FMM is stands for ______________

A) Flexible Machining Model
C) Flexible Manufacturing Module

B) Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

D) Automated Storage and Retrieval Solutions

B) Flexible Manufacturing Model

D) Flexible Machining Module
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