ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY.

UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS. UNIT-I. 1. List the objectives of manufacturing automation and distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous transfer system. (NOV-2007)R 2. Explain: (a). Starving and (b). Blocking, with respect to storage buffers. (NOV-2007)R, (NOV-2005), (NOV-2008),
(APRIL-2009)

3. With neat sketches, explain (a). Segmented in-line and (b). Center column rotary transfer machines. (NOV-2007)R 4. Explain the function of (a). Part feeder and (b). Orienter, in a parts delivery system. (NOV-2007) R 5. Define automation. List the important reasons for automating. (NOV-2007) 6. List the various automation strategies. Explain them. (NOV-2007), (APRIL-2005), (APRIL-2003) 7. Explain, (a). What is hard automations. (b). What is principle of single spindle automatic lathe? Explain with diagram. (c). What is the difference between Swiss type and single spindle automatic lathe.(any two). (APRIL-2007), (NOV-2004) 8. Explain, (a). What are the types of automated lines? (b). What are transfer machines? Explain table type transfer machines with a neat sketch. (APRIL-2007) 9. With neat sketch explain the working of Swiss type automatic lathe. (NOV-2006), (APRIL2006), (APRIL-2005), (APRIL-2003), (NOV-2002), (APRIL-2009)

10. Explain the working principle of in-line transfer machine. How is it different from drum type transfer machine? (NOV-2006) 11. Compare parallel action multi-spindle automatic machine and progressive action multispindle automatic machine. (NOV-2006) 12. Explain the need for storage buffers used on automated production lines. (NOV-2006) 13. Compare single spindle and multi-spindle automatic lathe. (APRIL-2006) 14. Explain the working principle of rotary indexing table transfer machine with a neat sketch. (APRIL-2006) 15. Explain the different types of conveyor systems in material handling. (APRIL-2006)

16. Write short notes on the following: (a). Blocking stations. (b). Automated flow line. (c). Geneva Mechanism. (NOV-2005) 17. Explain three main functions used to control an automated flow line. (NOV-2005) 18. Explain three classifications of work piece transportations of automated flow line. (NOV2005)

19. What are the needs for companies to undertake projects in automation. (APRIL-2005),
(NOV-2003)

20. Briefly explain the different types of automatic lathes. (NOV-2004), (APRIL-2004) 21. What are the different views of people about automation? (APRIL-2004) 22. Explain the principle of operation of a Turret type single spindle automatics. (APRIL-2004) 24. What are the features of flexible automation? Explain. (NOV-2003) 25. What are the features of Swiss type single spindle automatics? How is it different from turret type? Explain. (NOV-2003) 26. Explain the features of programmable automation. (APRIL-2003), (NOV-2002) 27. Discuss the effect of manufacturing automation on the economy of production. (APRIL2003), (NOV-2009)

28. What are the reasons for going automation? (NOV-2002) 29. What are the two main types of multi-spindle automatic lathes? (NOV-2002) 30. Discuss the global manufacturing system of manufacturing with suitable particle examples. (NOV-2008) 31. Explain the automated transfer line machine mechanisms with suitable example. (NOV2008)

32. Discuss the different mechanisms and applications of automated transfer machines. (NOV2009)

33. Explain the important factors to be considered for selecting automated material handling machines. (NOV-2009)

UNIT-II. 1. Explain the three basic components of a NC system. (NOV-2007)R 2. Distinguish between chucking and shaft type of CNC turning centers. (NOV-2007)R 3. Explain the configuration of a CNC machine control unit. (NOV-2007)R 4. With a neat sketch, explain the main components of a vertical machining centre. (NOV2007)R

5. Explain briefly about automated flow lines. (NOV-2007) 6. Describe about transfer, handling, location and orientation devices. (NOV-2007) 7. Describe the importance of automatic tool changer (ATC) in NC machines. (APRIL-2007),
(NOV-2008), (APRIL-2008)

8. Classify the NC machines and list their applications and advantages in automation.
(APRIL-2007), (APRIL-2008)

9. What are the various motions required in tool change activity? Explain tool magazine in ATC. (NOV-2006) 10. Distinguish between Direct Numerical Control and Distributed Numerical Control with a neat sketch. (NOV-2006), (APRIL-2006) 11. Explain tool change procedure with a tool change arm with a double gripper. (NOV-2006) 12. Explain adaptive control with constraints and adaptive control with optimization. (NOV2006)

13. What is tool change cycle? Explain tool selection and transfer in ATC. (APRIL-2006) 14. Compare machining centers and turning centers. (APRIL-2006) 15. List the advantages and applications of CNC. (APRIL-2006) 16. Explain the NC procedure. (NOV-2005) 17. List the advantages of NC. (NOV-2005) 18. What are the difficulties encountered in using conventional numerical control? (NOV-2005) 19. Explain the principal functions of CNC machine. (NOV-2005) 20. What are the objectives of automated flow lines? (APRIL-2005), (NOV-2002) 21. Explain different types of transfer machines. (APRIL-2005) 22. What is partial automation? (APRIL-2005)

23. What are the application of transfer machines? Explain. (APRIL-2005), (NOV-2003) 24. Explain three S principle in transfer machine. (NOV-2004) 25. Explain briefly about the components and accessories of the transfer machines. (NOV-2004) 26. Explain the concept of rotary indexing table used in the machine. (NOV-2004), (APRIL-2004),
(NOV-2002)

27. Sketch and describe the bar feed mechanism of a turret lathe. (NOV-2004) 28. Explain the methods used to transport work pieces as flow lines? (APRIL-2004) 29. Compare In-line and rotary type of flow line automation. (NOV-2003) 30. Why line stoppage occurs? Explain the reasons. (NOV-2003) 31. What are the main functions utilized to control the operation of an automated transfer system? Explain. (NOV-2003) 32. What are the various turning devices. (NOV-2002) 33. Explain the adaptive control by optimization technique with a CNC drilling machine example. (NOV-2008) 34. Discuss the flexibility of turning and machining centers and application features of different types of jobs. (NOV-2009) 35. Explain the major design features of a NC machine. Explain how information flow is processed in a NC machine. (NOV-2009) 36. What is Distributed Numerical Control? With neat sketches, explain how it is different from Direct Numerical Control. (APRIL-2009)

UNIT-III. 1. Explain the control and command statements used in ATP programming. Give suitable example. (NOV-2009), (APRIL-2008) 2. Discuss the part programming format and procedure applicable to CNC turning. (NOV2009)

3. Explain the consolidated features and advantages of CAD based NC programming simulation. (NOV-2009) 4. Write short notes on Manual part programming. (APRIL-2009) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Explain G-codes and M-codes in CNC programming with suitable example. (APRIL-2009), Explain, (a). Tool path generation using CAD/CAM. (b). Computer automated part programming. (APRIL-2009) Discuss the APT programming structure with a suitable library words. (NOV-2008) Explain the procedure to be adapted for general simulation procedure. (NOV-2008) Explain the comparative features of manual and computer assisted part programming.
(APRIL-2008), (NOV-2007)R, (APRIL-2006)

(NOV-2008)

10. What is NC part programming? (APRIL-2008) 11. What is the difference between manual and computerized part programming? (APRIL2008), (APRIL-2007)

12. Explain the four basic types of statements in APT language. (NOV-2007) R, (APRIL-2007),
(NOV-2005)

13. Explain the principle modules of CAM software. (NOV-2007)R 14. Explain the types of automated assembly systems. Explain them briefly. (NOV-2007) 15. Define adaptive control. Explain about Adaptive control. (NOV-2007), (APRIL-2005) 16. What is the use of Simulation in NC programming? (APRIL-2007) 17. What are the languages used in NC programming? (APRIL-2007) 18. Explain MACRO statement in APT. (NOV-2006), (NOV-2005)

19. Explain with the neat sketch the operations of the canned cycle G81 as per ISO. (NOV2006)

20. What is the importance of using subroutines in part program? (NOV-2006) 21. What is dwell? Explain its function on how it is specified in part program? (APRIL-2006) 22. What type of knowledge should a CNC programmer have for developing the program?
(APRIL-2006)

23. What are the limitations of cutter radius compensation? (APRIL-2006) 24. What are the advantages of adaptive control? (APRIL-2005) 25. With a neat sketch, explain the various elements of the parts delivery system at an assembly workstation. (APRIL-2005) 26. Explain the advantages using CNC as compared to NC. (NOV-2004), (APRIL-2004) 27. Give a brief description of CNC turning centers. (NOV-2004) 28. How a tool change occurs in a typical automatic tool changer. (NOV-2004) 29. Compare manual assembly with automated assembly system. (APRIL-2004), (APRIL-2003) 30. Explain vibratory bowl feeder. (APRIL-2004) 31. What are the factors to be considered in product design to facilitate automated assembly?
(NOV-2003)

32. Explain the configuration of adaptive control machining system which uses cutter force as the measured variable. (NOV-2003) 33. Where should adaptive control be utilized? (APRIL-2003) 34. Distinguish turning and machining centers. (APRIL-2003) 35. Why are NC systems being adopted in industries? (APRIL-2003) 36. How NC machines are classified? Explain. (NOV-2002) 37. Write a short notes on the following: (a). Direct Numerical Control machine. (b). Adaptive control machine tool. (c). Machining centers. (NOV-2002)

UNIT-IV. 1. With neat sketches explain, (a). Cartesian configuration and (b). Joined arm configuration of a robot. (APRIL-2009), (NOV2009), (NOV-2007), (APRIL-2003)

2. Explain any four commonly used sensors in robotics along with their applications. (APRIL2009), (NOV-2005), (NOV-2003), (APRIL-2003)

3. Write short notes on, (a). Work volume of robots. (b). Tools as end-effectors in robots. (APRIL-2009) 4. Explain, (a). Driver less automated guided train and (b). AGV pallet truck. (APRIL-2009) 5. Write short notes on, (a). Range and velocity sensors, (b). End effects. (NOV-2009) 6. What is ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System)? (APRIL-2008), (NOV-2006),
(APRIL-2006)

7. Explain the components of ASRS with a sketch. (APRIL-2008), (APRIL-2006), (NOV-2005) 8. What is AMHSS (Automated Material Handling and Storage System)? (APRIL-2008) 9. Explain any one of the type of AMHSS with a neat sketch. (APRIL-2008) 10. How the concept of sensor technology is practically adopted in real manufacturing systems. (NOV-2008) 11. Explain the material handling principles and factors to be considered in modem material handling systems. (NOV-2008) 12. With neat sketches explain: (a). Polar configuration and (b). Cylindrical configuration of a robot. (NOV-2007)R 13. Write a short notes on: (a). Application of tactile sensors in robotics. (b). AGV load carriers. (NOV-2007)R 14. Write a short notes on : (a). Different types grippers used in robots. (b). Internal and external sensors. (NOV-2007)R 15. Explain: (a). Unit load AS/RS (b). Deep-lane AS/RS (c). Man-on-board AS/RS. (NOV-2007)R, (NOV-2006) 16. What is the computers job in computer-assisted part programming? Explain. (NOV-2007),
(NOV-2003)

17. What are end effectors? (APRIL-2007), (NOV-2006), (APRIL-2005) 18. Write a short notes on: (a). Positive sensors (b). Velocity sensors. (APRIL-2007) 19. What is Machine vision. (APRIL-2007), (APRIL-2006) 20. What are the applications of Machine vision in manufacturing? (APRIL-2007), (APRIL-2006) 21. Difference between SCARA robot and Gantry robot. (NOV-2006) 22. What are the reasons for the successful application of robots in manufacturing industries?
(APRIL-2006), (APRIL-2005)

23. List the basic robot motions. (NOV-2005) 24. What are the data required for part programming? (APRIL-2005), (APRIL-2004) 25. Briefly explain the classification of robots. (NOV-2004), (APRIL-2004) 26. Explain the method used for specifying the tool specification in a CNC part program.
(NOV-2004)

27. Explain with neat sketch the operation of the canned cycle G81 as per ISO. (NOV-2004) 28. Explain the concept of floating datum and set point with reference to CNC part programming. What is their relationship? Explain how they are used in programming in ISO format. (NOV-2004) 29. Why sensors are used in Robotics? Explain. (NOV-2003) 30. Explain different types of NC words. (APRIL-2003) 31. What are tactile sensors? Give two examples. (APRIL-2003) 32. Distinguish between fixed datum and floating datum of CNC machine tool. (NOV-2002) 33. Describe the use of absolute and incremental modes of input co-ordinate data. (NOV-2002) 34. Explain the functions of robot controller.(NOV-2002) 35. Explain the types of sensors used in Robots for object detection and recognition. (NOV2002)

UNIT-V. 1. Compare and contrast mono code, poly code and mixed mode structures with respect to parts classification and coding schemes. Also list the objectives of cellular manufacturing.
(APRIL-2009)

2. Explain the basic components of FMS. (APRIL-2009), (APRIL-2006), (APRIL-2004), (NOV-2002) 3. GT concept reduces work piece handling, lower set-up time, fewer set-ups, low in process inventory and shorter lead times -justify with an example. (APRIL-2009) 4. Compare the principles of lean and agile manufacturing. (APRIL-2009), (NOV-2007)R 5. Explain the poly code and mono code systems applicable to group technology. Discuss with suitable examples. (NOV-2009) 6. Write short notes on : (a). FMS planning and implementation issues. (APRIL-2008), (NOV2007), (NOV-2006)

(b). Part family and classification. (NOV-2009) 7. What are the difference between lean and agile manufacturing? (APRIL-2008), (NOV-2008),
(APRIL-2007), (NOV-2006), (APRIL-2006)

8. Explain how parts are classified and coded in group technology. (APRIL-2008), (NOV-2008) 9. Explain Cellular manufacturing technique. (NOV-2008), (APRIL-2007), (NOV-2006), (APRIL2006), (NOV-2005)

10. With an example, explain the Opitz classification system of part classification and coding.
(NOV-2007)R, (NOV-2006)

11. Distinguish between dedicated FMS and random-order FMS. (NOV-2007)R, (APRIL-2004) 12. Explain the procedural steps to be followed in PFA. (NOV-2007)R 13. Explain about Automated Guided Vehicle systems. (NOV-2007), (APRIL-2004) 14. Explain the concept of Group Technology. (APRIL-2007) 15. Explain in detail types of FMS. (NOV-2006), (APRIL-2006) 16. List the advantages of Agile Technology. (NOV-2006) 17. Why is Group Technology more important in the present manufacturing. (APRIL-2006),
(NOV-2005)

18. Explain three parts classification and coding system in group technology. (NOV-2005)

19. State the applications of cellular manufacturing? (NOV-2005) 20. What are the basic components of an AS/RS? (APRIL-2005) 21. What are the different types of AS/RS? Explain. (APRIL-2005) 22. Discuss the various tool management techniques used in FMS. (APRIL-2005), (NOV-2004) 23. Explain about FMS controller functions. (NOV-2004), (NOV-2003) 24. Define automated storage and retrieval system. (NOV-2004) 25. List the advantages of FMS. (NOV-2003) 26. What are the principles of material handling system? (NOV-2003), (APRIL-2003), (APRIL-2003) 27. What are the objectives for installing an Automated Storage system in a factory? (NOV2003), (APRIL-2003)

28. Where is FMS technology applicable? (APRIL-2003) 29. Explain the FMS layout configurations. (APRIL-2003), (NOV-2002) 30. What are the factors to be considered while planning for FMS? Explain. (NOV-2002)

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