Cad/Cam Syllabus: B.Tech IV Year I Semester Examination (Mechanical Engineering)
Cad/Cam Syllabus: B.Tech IV Year I Semester Examination (Mechanical Engineering)
Cad/Cam Syllabus: B.Tech IV Year I Semester Examination (Mechanical Engineering)
UNIT—I
Fundamentals of CAD/CAM, Automation , design process, Application of
computers for design, Benefits of CAD, Computer configuration for CAD
applications, Computer peripherals for CAD ,Design workstation, Graphic
terminal, CAD software- definition of system software and application
software,CAD database and structure.
Geometric Modeling: 3—D wire frame modeling, wire frame entities and
their definitions, Interpolation and approximation of curves, Concept of
parametric and non-parametric representation of curves, Curve fitting
techniques, definitions of cubic spline, Bezier, and B-spline.
UNIT-II
Surface modeling: Algebraic and geometric form, Parametric space of
surface, Blending functions,parametrjzatjon of surface patch, Subdividing,
Cylindrical surface, Ruled surface, Surface of revolution Spherical surface,
Composite surface, Bezier surface. B-spline surface, Regenerative surface
and pathological conditions.Solid Modelling: Definition of cell composition
and spatial occupancy enumeration, Sweep representation, Constructive
solid geometry, Boundary representations.
UNIT — III
NC Control Production Systems : Numerical control, Elements of NC
system, NC part programming : Methods of NC part programming, Manual
part programming, Computer assisted part programming, Post Processor,
Computerized part program, SPPL (A Simple Programming Language).
CNC, 1) NC and Adaptive Control Systems.
UNIT —IV
Group Technology: Part families, Parts classification and coding.
Production (low analysis, Machine cell design.
Computer aided process planning: Difficulties in traditional process
planning,
Computer aided process planning: retrieval type and generative type,
Machinability data systems. Computer aided
manufacturing resource planning: Material resource plannin inputs to
MRP, MRP output records, Benefits of MRP, Enterprise source planning,
Capacity requirements planning.
UNIT—V
Flexible manufacturing system: F.M.S equipment, FMS layouts,
Analysis methods for EMS benefits of FMS.
Computer aided quality control: Automated inspection- Off-line, On-
line, contact, Non-contact; Coordinate measuring machines, Machine
vision. Computer integrated Manufacturiflg CIM system, Benefits of
CIM, Benefits of CIM
TEXT BOOKS
CAD/CAM /Groover M.P.I Pearson education.
SESSION PLAN
Lecture
S Unit Number as Date
Topic Remarks
NO No. per the Planned
period
Fundamental of CAD/CAM.
1
2 Automation.
4 Graphic terminals.
13 Class test-1
20 Solid modeling
23 Boundary representations
24 Class test-2
27 Numerical control
28 Elements of NC system
29 NC part programming
38 Class test-3
39 Group technology
40 Part families
54 Class test-4
FMS equipments and layouts
56
Analysis methods for FMS
57
Benefits of FMS
58
Computer aided quality control(CAQC)
59
Automated inspection -off-line, on-line,
60 contact, non- contact
V
CIM System
62
63 Benefits of CIM
64 Class test-5
B.Tech IV Year I Semester Examination
Assignment-I
CAD/CAM
(MECH)
TIME:3 HOURS (PART-A&B) MAX MARKS:75
UNIT-I
PART-A
1) a) What is meant by product life cycle? Briefly describe with a neat sketch? [3]
c) What is the non-parametric representation of curves and write its limitations. [3]
d) Explain various curve representation methods used for geometric modelling. [2]
e Explain the Bezier curve and also derive its parametric form. [3]
i) What is CAD and CAM? What are the advantages of CAD and CAM? [2]
j) What is the B-Spline curve and also derive its parametric form [3]
PART-B
(OR)
3 a) Write about the importance of the studying geometric modelling in CAD. [5]
4.a) Difference between 2-D and 3-D wire frame models [5]
(OR)
5.a) Difference between the interpolation and approximation approaches used in design of curves. [5]
b)What is mean by product life cycle? Briefly describe with neat sketch. [5]
b) Define the CAD. Explain the applications of computers in design process. [5]
(OR)
7. a) What are the input devices used in CAD/CAM hardware and mention their advantages. [5]
8. a) What are the display devices used for CAD applications ? Explain raster scan display. [5]
(OR)
b)What are the various geometric modelling techniques used in the construction. [5]
10. a) Discuss the various methods used to create a geometric modeling [10]
(OR)
WEEKLY TEST-I
WEEKLY TEST-II
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
UNIT-I
1. CAD as [B]
a) Computer aided draftingb) Computer aided design
c) Computer aided manufacturingd) none
2. CAM as [A]
a) Computer aided manufacturingb) Computer aided design
c) (a) and (b)d)None
3. The CAD hardware includes [D]
a) Computerb)One (or) more graphical display terminals
c) Key boardsd) All of the above
4. CRT screen is [A]
a)Phosphor-Coated glass screenb)Silver-coated glass screen
c)Pixeld)All the above
5. Identify the correct sequence of the design process [A]
a) Recognition of need→ definition of problem →synthesis →analysis and optimization
→evaluation →presentation
b) Recognition of need→ definition of problem → analysis and optimization
→synthesis→ evaluation→ presentation
c) Recognition of need→ definition of problem → synthesis → analysis and ptimization→
presentation→ evaluation
d) Recognition of need→ definition of problem→ analysis and optimization→
synthesis→presentation
6. Selective erasing is not possible in [B]
A) Directed –beam refresh B) DVST C) Raster scan D) None of the above
7. Air craft’s are manufactured by [C]
a) Mass production b) batch production
c) Job shop production d) continuous flow production
8. Which of the following is not considered as a method of input control in a CAD SYSTEM?
[D]
a) Programmable function box
b) Joystick.
c) Touch terminal d) plotter
9. The lowest form of computer language is called [C]
a) BASIC b) FORTRAN c) Machine language d) COBOL
10. C2 continuity refers to [C]
a) Common tangent
b) Common point
c) Common curvature
d) Common norm a l
11. Selective erasing is not possible in DVSTC
12. Following database is used in cad/cam system Object orientated database
14.Partial erasing of the image is not possible in DVST
15. Ambiguous representation of real objects is seen in wire frame model
16. In cad system, with respect to cad image, the ratio of image width to height is known
aspect ratio
17. Individual transformations are combined in order to achieve the required results is
called
Concatenation
18. The technique of selecting and enlarging portions of a drawing is called Windowing
19. Programming automation is suitable for Batch type of production.
20. Light pen works on the principle of Light rather than ink.
B.Tech IV Year I Semester Examination
Assignment-II
CAD/CAM
(MECH)
TIME:3 HOURS (PART-A&B) MAX MARKS:75
UNIT-II
PART-A
1. a) Write the parametric representation of ruled surface and its applications. [3]
b).Write a short note on B-Spline surface. [2]
c)What are the limitations in utilizing the sweep method for geometric construction. [3]
d) Why solid modelling is necessary. [2]
f)What is meant by blending surface. [3]
g) Write short note on regenerative surface. [3]
h) Explain the coons surfaces. [2]
i) Explain the coons and Bezier surfaces. [3]
j) Give a classification of the different surfaces. [2]
PART-A
2. a) Describe with help of neat sketch the major surface entities provided by the CAD/CAM [5]
b) Applications and limitations of cylindrical surface. [5]
(OR)
3. a) Explain the surface of revolution and spherical surface. [5]
b) What is the Bezier surface ? Discuss the properties of Bezier surface. [5]
4. a) What is the difference between coons and Bezier surfaces? [5]
b) Write down the applications of coons surface and Bezier surface. [5]
(OR)
5. a) What is solid modelling ? what are the various modelling techniques. [5]
b) Explain the properties of solid modelling. [5]
6. a) Explain the various modelling schemes with their application and limitations[5]
b) Explain the various commonly used primitives for solid modelling. [5]
(OR)
7. a) Describe the constructive solid geometry(CSG) tree indicating various operations
required to build the solid model. [5]
b) Explain the constructive solid geometry ( C-rep) for representation of solids.[5]
8. a) Explain the importance of vertex, edges and face tables in the boundary
representation of solid modelling. [5]
b) Describe the Euler-Poincare formula for the boundary representation f solid
modelling with example. [5]
(OR)
(OR)
WEEKLY TEST-IV
UNIT-II
1. DDA Algorithm means [A]
A) digital differential analyzer b) digital differential analog
c) digital differential algorithm d) digital deformation analyzer.
2. For defining geometry of the parts the -------------- coordinate system is used [B]
a) Left hand Cartesian b) Right hand
Cartesian c) Polar d)
spherical
3. WCS means [A]
a) World coordinate system b) word coordinate system
c) World convert system d) word converts system
4. UCS means [A]
a) Universal coordinate system b) union
coordinate system c) United coordinate System
d) universal convert system
5. The degree of Bezier curve with n control points is
[B] A) n+1 B) n-1 C) n D) 2n
6. The convex hull property is satisfied by the following surface
[D] A) Bezier B) B-spline C) NURBS D) All the above
7. The basic geometric building blocks in a cad/ cam package are [D]
A) Lines B) Points C) circles D) all of them
8. ADAMS, Expert system s, & artificial intelligence are part of
[A] A) Computer aided analysis B) Computer aided visualization
9. The degree 0f the Bezier curve with n control points is [A]
(A)n+1 (B)n-1 (C)n (D)2n
10. The measurement properties and relationships of the lines and points of an object
that make up its
[B]
(A)geometry (B)shape (C)system (D) layout
11. Coons surface or patch is obtained by blending 4 boundary curves
12. The convex hull property is satisfied by the following surface Bezier andB-
spline
13. After creating a CAD model we often need a hard copy using Output device
14. Which of the following is not an analytical entity spline
15. Adisplay of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a wireframe
model
16. Keyboard is a graphical,text and numericals input device.
17. Locating devices are classified as graphics input devices.
18. Mouse is a locating type of input device
19.Thumbwheels are usually mounted on Monitor
20.The screen is scanned from left to right,top to bottom all the time to generate
graphics by raster scans
PART-A
(OR)
WEEKLY TEST-V
1. What are the basic elements of NC system. Explain them.
2. Discussing about the coordinate systems in NC system.
3. Discuss the importance characteristics of machining centre.
WEEKLY TEST-VI
1. . What do you understand by APT part programming?
2. Discuss the motion statements used in APT language.
3. Differentiate between MPP and CAPP in CNC machine.
4. Discuss the functions of CNC machine tools.
UNIT-III
PART-A
c) What are the features of parts classification and coding systems? [3]
b) How do you classify the parts classification and coding system. [5]
(OR)
3. a) What are the part family ?What are the methods used for group technology. [5]
b) Describe the need for group technology parts in part family. [5]
4. a) Explain the part design attributes and manufacturing attributes gives the examples. [5]
(OR)
5. a) Discus the basic code structure used in GT. [5]
b)What factors must consider while selecting a classification and coding system. [5]
(OR)
7. a) Explain the Optiz classification system. [5]
b)Write what are the steps involved in production flow analysis. [5]
(OR)
9. a) Describe the importance of process planning in product development. [5]
10. a)What are the various aspects of CAPP ? Explain any of them. [5]
(OR)
11. a) What do you understand by MRP-II ? Explain with example. [5]
b) Explain about enterprise resource planning and capacity requirements planning. [5]
WEEKLY TEST-VII
1. Discus the basic code structure used in GT.
UNIT-IV
12. GTis philosophy which can be used to group parts based on similarities in design
process
PART-A
i) what are the functions performed by FMS computer control system? [3]
PART-B
(OR)
3. a)What are various methods of automated inspection. [5]
b) What are the non-contact inspection method? State some of their advantages [5]
(OR)
5. a)What are the various contact inspection method ? Explain any one of them. [5]
b)What are the function of machine vision? Describe its procedure. [5]
(OR)
7. a) Disrobe the non-contact non- optical inspection methods. [5]
8. a)With block diagram, explain the computerized elements of CIM system. [5]
b) Discuss the role of computer network in CIM. [5]
(OR)
9. State the advantages of CIM in manufacturing industry [5].
WEEKLY TEST-IX
WEEKLY TEST-X
UNIT-V
(A) CAD & CAM (B) Business functions (C)Both A & B (D) None of the above
(A) Transfer machine (B) Functional element(C) Transfer automation (D) None
(15) An expert system Simulates the reasoning of a human expert in a particular subject
17) Two major processing languages for artificial intelligence are LISP and PROGLOG
18)DBMS stands for data base management
system
(19) A collection of logically related data elements that can be used for multiple processing
needs is called data base
b) Explain the basic components of CNC system with neat diagram. [3]
MID-II
b) What are the part family ?What are the methods used for group technology. [3]
3.a) What are the part family ?What are the methods used for group technology. [3]
b) With block diagram, explain the computerized elements of CIM system. [3]