Mechanical Engineering (Semester 7)
Total marks: 75
Total time: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Question 1 is compulsory.
(2) Attempt any three from the remaining questions.
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
1.a.
What is parametric CAD system
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1.b.
Differentiate between implicit and explicit functions
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1.c.
What is meant by surface patch?
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1.d.
What are the Boolean operation used in solid modelling?
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1.e.
Define APT.
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1.f.
What are the different elements of NC system?
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1.g
Define variant approach
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1.h.
What is the need of group technology?
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1.i.
Give some advantages by the implementation of CIM.
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1.j.
How SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) defined CIM?
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Part B
2.a.
Briefly describe the types of storage devices used in computers.
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2.b.
Explain the concepts of parametric and non-parametric curves with examples
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3.a.
Differentiate the terms wire frame, surface and solid models, along with their benefits
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3.b
Write the properties of Bezier and B-Spline curves.
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4.a.
What are the different types of geometric relations? Why would you use them in 3D
geometric modeling?
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4.b.
What is Hermite cubic spline curve? Derive a general characteristic equation for cubic
spline curve.
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Or
5.a.
Find the equation of a Bezier curve which is defined by four control points as (80,30,0),
(100,100,0),(200,100,0) and (250,30,0).
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5.b.
Sketch the geometric parameters required to create these surface operations:
i) Tabulated cylinder
ii) Revolve
iii) Sweep
iv) Loft.
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6.a.
What are the main features of CNC Machine Tool? Write any 10 G-codes and 10
M-codes with a short description.
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6.b.
Discuss the advantages of computer assisted part programming over manual part
programming.
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7.a.
Explain the difference between CNC and DNC along with neat sketches.
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7.b.
Write NC part program for the part shown in the below figure. All the dimensions are in
mm only.
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8.a.
Define and explain the principle of GT (Group Technology) in manufacturing
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8.b.
What is the philosophy of JIT (Just in Time)? Give any simple example.
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9.a.
What are the OUTPUTS of MRP? Explain their uses.
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9.b.
Explain the difficulties in traditional process planning.
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10.a.
Describe the following with respect to CIM.
i) Process monitoring and control
ii) Quality control.
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10.b.
How does Lean manufacturing differ from Flexible manufacturing system? Explain
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11.a.
How do you evaluate the performance of FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System).
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11.b.
Explain the following terms:
i) Online inspection
ii) Off line inspection
iii) In-Process inspection
iv) Post-process inspection.
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