Me6703 Cim PDF

JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai – 600 119
DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
VII SEMESTER
ME6703 – COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

SYSTEMS
Regulation – 2013
Vision of Institution
To build Jeppiaar Engineering College as an institution of academic excellence in
technological and management education to become a world class university.
Mission of Institution
 To excel in teaching and learning, research and innovation by promoting the
principles of scientific analysis and creative thinking.
 To participate in the production, development and dissemination of knowledge and
interact with national and international communities.
 To equip students with values, ethics and life skills needed to enrich their lives and
enable them to meaningfully contribute to the progress of society.
 To prepare students for higher studies and lifelong learning, enrich them with the
practical and entrepreneurial skills necessary to excel as future professionals and
contribute to Nation’s economy.
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and
PO1 an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
PO2 problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
PO3 system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods
PO4 including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
PO5 engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
PO6 health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
PO7 societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
PO8 engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
PO9 teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
PO10 community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
PO11 management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
PO12 independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Vision of the Department
To create excellent professionals in the field of Mechanical Engineering and to uplift the quality of
technical education on par with the International Standards.
Department Mission
1. To reinforce the fundamentals of Science and Mathematics to Mechanical Engineering and

critically and relatively investigate complex mechanical systems and processes.
2. To engage in the production, expansion and practice of advanced engineering applications
through knowledge sharing activities by interacting with global communities and industries.
3. To equip students with engineering ethics, professional roles, corporate social
responsibility and life skills and apply them for the betterment of society.
4. To promote higher studies and lifelong learning and entrepreneurial skills and develop
excellent professionals for empowering nation’s economy.
PEO’s
1. To enrich the technical knowledge of design, manufacturing and management of mechanical

systems and develop creative and analytical thinking in research.
2. To relate, strengthen and develop the theoretical knowledge of the Mechanical Engineering
by exhibiting various concepts applied through diverse industrial exposures and experts’
guidance.
3. Facilitate the students to communicate effectively on complex social, professional and
engineering activities with strict adherence to ethical principles.
4. Create awareness for independent and life long learning and develop the ability to keep
abreast of modern trends and adopt them for personal technological growth of the
nation.
PSO’s
1. To understand the basic concept of various mechanical engineering field such as design,
manufacturing, thermal and industrial engineering.
2. To apply the knowledge in advanced mechanical system and processes by using design and
analysis techniques.
3. To develop student’s professional skills to meet the industry requirements and entrepreneurial
skills for improving nation’s economy stronger.
ME6703 – COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
COURSE OUTCOMES
outline the application of computers in various aspects of Manufacturing and

C403.1
various Mathematical models
C403.2 determine the planning and control of production cost , inventory, material
requirement ,shop floor and enterprise resource
C403.3 construct the part family’s, classification and coding and Machine cell design and
explain the concept of production flow analysis
apply the concepts of adaptable systems in production planning and control and
C403.4
automated guidance system
explain the control systems in robots and develop programming skill based on
C403.5
various applications
ME6703 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMSL T P C 3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the application of computers in various aspects of Manufacturing viz., Design,
Proper planning, Manufacturing cost, Layout & Material Handling system.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 10
Brief introduction to CAD and CAM – Manufacturing Planning, Manufacturing control- Introduction
to CAD/CAM – Concurrent Engineering-CIM concepts – Computerised elements of CIM system –
Types of production - Manufacturing models and Metrics – Mathematical models of Production
Performance – Simple problems – Manufacturing Control – Simple Problems – Basic Elements of an
Automated system – Levels of Automation – Lean Production and Just-In-Time Production
UNIT II PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL AND COMPUTERISED PROCESS

PLANNING 10
Process planning – Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) – Logical steps in Computer Aided
Process Planning – Aggregate Production Planning and the Master Production Schedule – Material
Requirement planning – Capacity Planning- Control Systems-Shop Floor Control-Inventory Control –
Brief on Manufacturing Resource Planning-II (MRP-II) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -
Simple Problems
UNIT III CELLULAR MANUFACTURING 9

Group Technology(GT), Part Families – Parts Classification and coding – Simple Problems in Opitz
Part Coding system – Production flow Analysis – Cellular Manufacturing – Composite part concept –
Machine cell design and layout – Quantitative analysis in Cellular Manufacturing – Rank Order
Clustering Method - Arranging Machines in a GT cell – Hollier Method – Simple Problems
UNIT IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) AND AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE

SYSTEM (AGVS) 8
Types of Flexibility - FMS – FMS Components – FMS Application & Benefits – FMS Planning and
Control– Quantitative analysis in FMS – Simple Problems. Automated Guided Vehicle System
(AGVS) – AGVS Application – Vehicle Guidance technology – Vehicle Management & Safety.
UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS 8

Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes – Classification of Robots- Robot Control systems – End
Effectors – Sensors in Robotics – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability - Industrial Robot Applications –
Robot Part Programming – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability – Simple Problems
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Mikell.P.Groover “Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing”,
Prentice Hall of India, 2008..
2. Radhakrishnan P, Subramanyan S.and Raju V., “CAD/CAM/CIM”, 2nd Edition, New
AgeInternational (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2000.
REFERENCES:
1. Kant Vajpayee S, “Principles of Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall India, 2003.
2. Gideon Halevi and Roland Weill, “Principles of Process Planning – A Logical Approach”
Chapman & Hall, London, 1995.
3. Rao. P, N Tewari &T.K. Kundra, “Computer Aided Manufacturing”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, 2000.

Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai – 600 119
DEPARTMENT OFMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
Subject : ME6703 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Year / Sem : IV / VII
UNIT I- INTRODUCTION
Brief introduction to CAD and CAM – Manufacturing Planning, Manufacturing control- Introduction to
CAD/CAM – Concurrent Engineering-CIM concepts – Computerized elements of CIM system –Types of
production - Manufacturing models and Metrics – Mathematical models of Production Performance – Simple
problems – Manufacturing Control – Simple Problems – Basic Elements of an Automated system – Levels of
Automation – Lean Production and Just-In-Time Production
PART-A
CO Mapping : C703.1
BT
Q.No. Questions Competence PO
Level
1 List any two reasons for using a CAD system BTL-1 Remembering PO5
2 What are the components of CAD systems? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
3 What are the drawing features of CAD package? BTL-1 Remembering PO3
4 What are the advantages of CAD modeling? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
5 What is meant by and topology? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
6 List any four rules of dimensioning? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
Distinguish between reflection and scaling
7 BTL-4 Analyzing PO4
transformations.
8 What is sculptured surface? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
What are the advantages to be gained by the adoption
9 BTL-1 Remembering PO5
of CAD?
Measure the range of applications for which typical
10 BTL-5 Evaluating PO1
geometric modeling information is used.
11 Explain CIM BTL-2 Understanding PO5
12 What are the components of CIM? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
13 What are the steps involved in designing and BTL-1 Remembering PO3
manufacturing a product?
14 What is the role of CIM in manufacturing? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What are important applications of CIM in
manufacturing planning?
What are the important applications of CIM in
manufacturing control?
17 What is cim management? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
List out the tasks for the managers in effective BTL-1 Remembering
18 PO6
management
What are the major communications used in
manufacturing industry?
20 What is videoconferencing? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
21 Define automation BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What are the goals of automation in manufacturing
industry?
What are the functions of automated manufacturing
system?
24 List the classification of automation. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
25 What are the benefits of automation? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
26 What are the capabilities of computer control? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
27 Explain the types of interlocks BTL-2 Understanding PO1
28 What is MAP? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
29 What are the approaches of physical distributions? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
30 Define lean manufacturing BTL-1 Remembering PO4
PART-B&PART-C
1 Discuss the applications of computers for design. BTL-6 Creating PO1
2 Explain the drawing features of CAD. BTL-2 Understanding PO5
3 Name the types of modeling of CAD? Explain about BTL-1 Remembering PO5
any one of them.
4 Discuss about operator input devices used at the BTL-6 Creating PO1
graphics workstation.
Explain about the following types of transformations BTL-2,
5 Understanding PO1
with example. (i) Translation (ii) scaling (iii) rotation BTL-5
Explain the short notes on 3D scaling and 3D BTL-2,
6 Understanding PO5
shearing geometric transformation BTL-5
UNIT II PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL AND COMPUTERISED

PROCESS PLANNING
Process planning – Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) – Logical steps in Computer Aided Process
Planning – Aggregate Production Planning and the Master Production Schedule – Material Requirement planning
– Capacity Planning- Control Systems-Shop Floor Control-Inventory Control – Brief on Manufacturing Resource
Planning-II (MRP-II) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - Simple Problems
PART-A
CO Mapping : C703.2
BT
Level
1 List any two benefits of CIM BTL-1 Remembering PO5
2 What are the various network topologies? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
3 What is the difference between automation BTL-1 Remembering PO3

and CIM?
4 What is meant by asynchronous data transfer? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
5 Distinguish between LAN model and MAN BTL-4 Analyzing PO1

model
6 What is communications network? list its BTL-1 Remembering PO1
types
7 What is MAP model? BTL-1 Remembering PO4
8 Compare IGES and GKS graphic standards. BTL-2 Understanding PO1
9 Compare modulation and demodulation BTL-2 Understanding PO5
10 Define Group Technology (GT) BTL-1 Remembering PO1
11 List out the stages in Group Technology BTL-1 Remembering PO5
12 Define Part families BTL-1 Remembering PO5
13 What are the methods available for solving BTL-1 Remembering PO3
problems in GT?
14 Explain the two categories of attributes of BTL-2 Understanding PO5
parts
15 List out the premises for the developed of BTL-1 Remembering PO5
DCLASS code.
16 What is PFA? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
17 What is the weakness of PFA? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
18 What are the applications of GT? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
19 What is FMS? BTL-1 Remembering PO10
20 What is Process planning? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
21 What are the results of Process Planning? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What are the steps involved in Process
planning?
What are the factors should be considered in
selection of tooling?
What are the principles should adhere while
determining the efficient sequence?
What arc the prerequisites for process
planning?
26 What are the approaches the CAPP will BTL-1 Remembering PO1
recognize?
Why CAPP systems are called as variant
system?
List the main component of generative CAPP
systems.
What arc the benefits of CAPP over manual
process?
30 Define agile manufacturing BTL-1 Remembering PO4
BT
Q.No. Questions Competence PO5
Level
PART-B&PART-C
1 Explain the open system interconnection BTL-2 Understanding PO3
architecture (OSI ) formulated by ISO
2 What are the different network topologies BTL-2 Understanding PO5

available? Discuss them in detail
3 Explain the important of CIM. Also write the BTL-2 Understanding PO1
reasons for implementing CIM
Explain and compare the different types of BTL-2 Understanding
4 PO1
network topologies. BTL-5 Evaluating
5 Discuss the significance of MAP in CIM BTL-6 Creating PO4

environment.
UNIT III CELLULAR MANUFACTURING
Group Technology(GT), Part Families – Parts Classification and coding – Simple Problems in Opitz Part Coding
system – Production flow Analysis – Cellular Manufacturing – Composite part concept – Machine cell design and
layout – Quantitative analysis in Cellular Manufacturing – Rank Order Clustering Method - Arranging Machines
in a GT cell – Hollier Method – Simple Problems.
PART-A
CO Mapping : C703.3
BT
Q.No. Questions Competence PO5
Level
1 Define the role of GT in CAD/CAM BTL-1 Remembering PO3
integration
2 List any two benefits of CAPP BTL-1 Remembering PO5
3 Name the benefits of GT. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
4 What is CAPP? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
5 What is mean by mono code and poly codes BTL-1 Remembering PO6
structures?
6 List out the technique available for formation BTL-1 Remembering PO6
of cell in GT.
What is the main difference between
7 hierarchical codes and attribute codes BTL-1 Remembering PO10
structures?
8 What is CMPP system? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
9 Explain Opitz coding system BTL-2 Understanding PO5
10 Define Group technology. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
List the major objectives of a Production
Management Systems (PMS).
12 Define SFC. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
13 What are the primary function of SFC? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
14 What are the phases of SFC? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
15 What is the purpose of FDS? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
16 What is an Automatic Data Capture (ADC) BTL-1 Remembering PO5

method?
17 What are the technologies used in ADC? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
18 What Bar code consists? BTL-1 Remembering PO4
19 What are the types of Bar code? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
20 What is DAS? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
21 List out the application of ADC technology. BTL-1 Remembering PO3
22 What are the types of SFC? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
23 Define FMS. BTL-1 Remembering PO1
24 What arc the Objectives of FMS? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
25 What are the components of FMS? BTL-1 Remembering PO4
26 What are the FMS layout configurations? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
27 What arc the functions of computers in FMS? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
28 List the applications of FMS. BTL-1 Remembering PO1
29 Discuss the benefits of FMS. BTL-6 Creating PO5
30 List any two advantages and disadvantages of BTL-1 Remembering PO5
FMS implementation.
How FMS classified does based on level of
flexibility?
PART-B & PART-C
Q.No. Questions BT Competence PO
Level
Explain about Optiz classification and coding

1 BTL-2 Understanding PO5
system.
Explain retrieval and generative CAPP

systems
Discuss the various benefits of implementing a
3 GT in a firm. Also bring out the advantages BTL-6 Creating PO5,PO1
and limitations of using GT.
Explain about i) Composite part concept &ii)
Key machine concept
Explain why the GT is important in achieving
5 BTL-2 Understanding PO5,PO1
CAD&CAM integration?
(a) Elaborate the composite part concept in
cellular manufacturing.
6 BTL-6 Creating PO1,PO5,PO9
(b) Discuss the importance of process
planning in product development
UNIT IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) AND AUTOMATED

GUIDED VEHICLE SYSTEM (AGVS)
Types of Flexibility - FMS – FMS Components – FMS Application & Benefits – FMS Planning and Control–
Quantitative analysis in FMS – Simple Problems. Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVS) – AGVS
Application – Vehicle Guidance technology – Vehicle Management & Safety.
PART-A
CO Mapping : C703.4
BT
Level
List any two methods used to collect data from the
shop floor.
2 list any two applications of FMS BTL-1 Remembering PO5
Explain the functions of computer control system
of FMS.
4 List the different stages of shop floor control. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
Compare the dedicated FMS and random order
FMS.
Name the purpose of primary and secondary
material handling system
Compare the on line and off line data collecting
systems.
List some important advantages of implementing
FMS
list the importance of shop floor control system
(SFC).
10 What are the inputs and output of MRP? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
Which is ideal state in computer based
manufacturing applications?
12 Construct the simple E-R diagram. BTL-2 Understanding PO5
13 What are the types of IDEF models? BTL-1 Remembering PO3
14 Explain about CIMOSA. BTL-2 Understanding PO5
15 How CIMOSA separates functions? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
16 Explain about MRR BTL-2 Understanding PO5
What is the role of process planning in CIM
architecture?
18 What is dispatching? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
19 What about shop-floor information? BTL-1 Remembering PO10
20 Explain PDM. BTL-2 Understanding PO1
List different types of production monitoring
system.
22 What are the inputs to MRP system? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
23 Write down three phases of shop floor control BTL-1 Remembering PO5
24 What is meant by procurement lead time? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
25 What is meant by fixed order quantity model? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
26 What is foreign key? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
27 What is normalization? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
28 Show the different levels of data modeling. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
29 What is Network Data Model? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
30 What is Hierarchical Data Model? BTL-1 Remembering PO4
PART-B& PART-C
Explain various components of FMS? And list out PO9,
1 applications, advantages, disadvantages of FMS BTL-2 Understanding PO5,
PO1
What is shop floor control? And what are the
functions of SFC? Explain various phases of SFC
Explain the FMS Layout and its application and PO1,P
3 benefits. BTL-2 Understanding
O5
Explain about FMS workstation PO5,
4 BTL-2 Understanding
PO1
Discuss the technology behind automated data
5 BTL-6 Creating PO5
collection system
PO1,P
6 Explain the FMS Layout and SFC flow control. BTL-2 Understanding O5
UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes – Classification of Robots- Robot Control systems – End Effectors –
Sensors in Robotics – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability - Industrial Robot Applications – Robot Part
Programming – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability – Simple Problems
PART-A
CO Mapping : C703.5
Q.No. Questions BT Competence PO
Level
1 Define an Industrial Robot. BTL-1 Remembering PO5
2 Define base and tool Coordinate system? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What are the rules of Robotics? Write any two
laws of robotics.
4 Why are robots used? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
5 What is meant by Robot anatomy? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
6 List the classification of robots? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
What are the benefits of industrial robots?
Name the important specifications of an industrial
robot.
9 What is meant by accuracy of robot? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
10 What is repeatability of robot? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
Define End effector. Give some examples of
Robot End Effector.
What is meant by Gripper? What are the types of
grippers?
13 List out the gripper design considerations? BTL-1 Remembering PO3
14 What are the methods of robot programming? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
What are the ways of accomplishing lead through
programming?
16 What are the components of DDC? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
17 What is direct digital control? BTL-1 Remembering PO6
18 Discuss the CIM data transmission methods. BTL-6 Creating PO6
19 What are the two types of channel? BTL-1 Remembering PO10
20 List the characteristics of channel. BTL-1 Remembering PO1
21 What is channel bandwidth? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
22 What are two types of transmission mode? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
23 What is modulation? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
24 What is demodulation? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
25 What are the reasons for using LAN? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
26 What are the features of LAN? BTL-1 Remembering PO1
27 Define topology and explain its classification. BTL-1 Remembering PO1
28 What are the Advantages of LAN? BTL-1 Remembering PO5
29 Define OSI. BTL-1 Remembering PO6
30 List out the layers of OSI model. BTL-1 Remembering PO4
PART-B& PART-C
PO5,
Explain about Robot Anatomy and Related
1 BTL-2 Understanding PO6,
Attributes
PO7
PO5,
2 Explain about Robot Control systems BTL-2 Understanding PO6,
PO7
PO5,
3 Explain about End Effectors – Sensors in Robotics BTL-2 Understanding PO6,
PO7
4 Explain about Robot Accuracy and Repeatability BTL-2 Understanding PO5,
PO6,
PO7
PO5,
5 Explain about Industrial Robot Applications BTL-2 Understanding PO6,
PO7
PO5,
6 Explain shortly on Robot Part Programming BTL-2 Understanding PO6,
PO7
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Brief introduction to CAD and CAM – Manufacturing Planning, Manufacturing control- Introduction to
CAD/CAM – Concurrent Engineering-CIM concepts – Computerized elements of CIM system –Types of
production - Manufacturing models and Metrics – Mathematical models of Production Performance – Simple
problems – Manufacturing Control – Simple Problems – Basic Elements of an Automated system – Levels of
Automation – Lean Production and Just-In-Time Production
PART-A
1. List any two reasons for using a CAD system. (Nov/Dec 2011)
(i) To increase the productivity of the designer
(ii) To improve the quality of the design.
(iii) To improve the communications.
2. What are the components of CAD systems? (Nov/Dec 2011)
1. Geometric modeling.
2. Design analysis and optimization,
3. Design review and evaluation and
4. Documentation and drafting
3. What are the drawing features of CAD package? (May/June 2012)

(i) Geometric modeling features.
(ii) Editing or manipulation features.
(iii)Display control features.
(iv) Drafting features.
4.What are the advantages of CAD modeling? (May/June 2012)

(i) Mass properties of physical model can be calculated quicky
(ii) Solid models are unambiguous models.
(iii) Cross sectional views of models can be obtained easily.
(iv) It can be used for interference/clearance checking of moving parts
5.What are the functions of a manager/management?(MAY 2012, MAY 2016)

Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling. Some people include additional roles such as Leading,
Staffing, Coordinating, etc.
6. List any four rules of dimensioning? (Nov/Dec 2012)
 Each dimension should be given so clearly so that it can be interpreted in only one way.
 Dimensions should not be duplicated.
 Dimensions should be given between points or surfaces that have a functional relation to each
other.
 Dimensions should be placed in views where the features dimensioned are shown true shape.
.
7. Distinguish between reflection and scaling transformations. (May/June 2013)
 Both reflection and scaling involve only diagonal elements of the transformation matrix.
 The magnitude of the diagonal element results into scaling (enlargement or compression) while the sign
of the same element will produce reflection.
8. What is sculptured surface? (May/June 2013)
Sculptured surface means the surface produce by combining two families of curves that intersect one
another in crises cross manner, creating network of inter connected patches.
9. What are the advantages to be gained by the adoption of CAD? (Nov/Dec 2013)
(a) Increased design productivity
(b) Shorter lead time
(c) Flexibility in design
(d) Improved design analysis
(e) Fewer design errors
(f) Greater accuracy in design calculation.
10.Specify the range of applications for which typical geometric modeling information is used.(Nov/Dec
2013)
Surface modeling can be used generally to model exterior shell objects like sheet metals works and thin molded
plastic parts. Other areas of applications of surface modeling are:
 Body panels of passenger cars, structural components of aircraft and marine structures.
 Plastic containers, telephones, impellers of pump and turbine, development of surface for cutting shoe
leather, glass marking.
11. Explain CIM.

CIM is the integration of the total manufacturing enterprise through the use of integrated systems and data
communications coupled with new managerial philosophies that improve organizational and personnel
efficiency.
12. What are the components of CIM?
13. What are the steps involved in designing and manufacturing a product?
Steps involved in designing and manufacturing a product.
 Definition of product
 Design analysis
 Drifting
 Pilot production
 Inspection
 Packing
 Conceptual design
 Prototype
 Material and process selection
 Production, Quality assurance and Final product
14. What is the role of CIM in manufacturing?
CIM is most closely associated with functions in manufacturing engineering such a process planning and
numerical control (NC) part programming.
15. What are important applications of CIM in manufacturing planning?
The applications of CIM can be divided into two broad categories.
1) Manufacturing planning
2) Manufacturing control
16. What are the important applications of CIM in manufacturing control?
 The applications of computer process control are pervasive today in automated production systems.
 Quality control includes a variety of approaches to ensure the highest possible quality levels in the
manufactured product.
 Shop floor control refers to production management techniques.
17. What is management?
Management is the process of making decisions and directing the activities of personnel to achieve stated
objective. The objectives are successfully met when efforts are organized by communicating appropriate
information for control and readjustment.
18.List out the tasks for the managers in effective management:

The following six tasks for the managers of CIM:
1. Develop a business model to understand the problem environment
2. Develop a functional model for the processes, functions, and activities to describe both "as is" and "to
be".
3. Develop an information model that identifies system interfaces, information exchange patterns,
database requirements and applicable technologies.
4. Develop a network model to identify communication and networking requirements
5. Develop an organizational model to investigate the implications of integrating the various islands of
automation on the existing organization structure and culture, and how to safeguard against detrimental
effects.
6. Finally, develop the implementation plan which should take into account special features of the
business and operations.
19. What are the major communication used in manufacturing industry?

The major communication used in manufacturing industry
1. Telephones, including cellular systems
2. Facsimile terminals (or) Fax machines
3. Satellite dish and video conferencing
4. Personal computers (PCs)
20. What is videoconferencing?
The videoconferencing is a live, interactive television program delivered through satellite for a special
audience. Videoconferencing can encompass several countries. In it, even two or more persons can participate.
For example, in a videoconference manufacturing engineers may discuss "live" about the product with the
designers who may be located at company headquarters 1000kms away. Occasionally, customers or distributors
may be called in "live" to clarify a point relating to the defect.
21. Define automation.
Automation is generally defined as the process of having machines follow a predetermined sequence of
operations with little or no human labor, using specialized equipment and devices that performs and control
manufacturing processes.
22. What are the goals of automation in manufacturing industry?
Automation has the following primary goals.
i) Process Integration
ii) Improve Productivity
iii) Economize on floor space
v) Improve quality
23. What are the function of automated manufacturing system?
Automating manufacturing systems operate in the factory on the physical product.
They perform operations such as processing, assembly, inspection, or material handling, in some cases
accomplishing more than one of these operations in the same systems.
24. Give the classification of automation.
Automated manufacturing systems can be classified into three basic types:
1) Fixed automation
2) Programmable automation
3) Flexible automation.
25. What are the benefits of automation?
• To increase labour productivity
• To reduce labour cost
• To mitigate the effects of labour shortages
• To reduce or eliminate routine and clerical takes
• To improve worker safety.
26. What are the capabilities of computer control?
The capabilities are:
1) Polling (or) Data sampling 2) Interlocks
3) Interrupt system 4) Exception handling
27. Explain the types of interlocks.
There are two types of interlocks:
i)Input interlocks ii) Output interlocks
i) Input interlocks: An input interlocks that originates from an external device.
(e.g., a limit switch, sensor, or production machine) and is sent to the controller.
ii) Output interlocks: An output interlock is a signal from sent the controller to same external devises. It is used
to control the activities of each external device and coordinate its operation with that of the other equipment in
the cell.
28. What is MAP?

Manufacturing Automation Protocol (MAP) is a specialized LAN designed for a factory environment. It
is hardware cum-software implement able set of rules that facilitate information transfer among networked
computers and computer-based equipment.
29. What are the approaches of physical distributions?
• Customer service: What level of customer service should be provided?
• Transportation: How will the products be shipped?
• Warehousing: Where will the goods be located? How many warehouses should be utilized?
• Order processing: How should the order be handled?
• Inventory control: How much inventory should be maintained at each location?
• Protective packing and materials handling: How can efficient methods be developed for handling
goods in the factory, warehouse, and transport terminals?
30.Define lean manufacturing.( Nov/Dec 2011)

Lean manufacturing may be defined as an adaption of mass production in which workers and work cells are
made more flexible and efficient by adapting methods that reduce waste in all form.
PART-B
1. Describe the applications of computers for design. (Nov/dec 2011)
Refer: “Radhakrishnan.P, Subramaniyan.S andRaju.V “Cad/Cam/Cim”, New Age International (P) Limited,
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from 6
to 7 and from 10 to 11.
2. Explain the drawing features of CAD. (Nov/dec 2011)
3 .Name the types of modeling of CAD? Explain about any one of them. (Nov/dec 2011)
4. Describe about operator input devices used at the graphics workstation. (May/june2012)
5. Explain about the following types of transformations with example. (Nov/dec2012)
(i) Translation (ii) scaling (iii) rotation
6. Write the short notes on 3D scaling and 3D shearing geometric transformation. (May/june 2013)
UNIT II PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL AND COMPUTERISED

PROCESS PLANNING
Process planning – Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) – Logical steps in Computer Aided Process
Planning – Aggregate Production Planning and the Master Production Schedule – Material Requirement
planning – Capacity Planning- Control Systems-Shop Floor Control-Inventory Control – Brief on
Manufacturing Resource Planning-II (MRP-II) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - Simple Problems
PART-A
1.List any two benefits of CIM I(Nov/Dec 2011)
Tangible benifits inTangible benifits
 Higher profits  Improved customer service
 Improved quality  Greater flexibility
 Shorter time to market with new  Greater responsiveness
products  Improved competitiveness
 Shorter flow time  Safer working environment
 Shorter vendor lead time  Higher employee moralee
2. What are the various network topologies? (Nov/Dec 2011)
The five basic network topologies are:
(i)Star, (ii) Tree, (iii). Bus, (iv). Ring, (v). Hybrid
3. What is the difference between automation and CIM? (May/June 2012)
Automation may be defined as the process of having machines follow a predetermined sequence of operations
with little or no human labor, using specialized equipment and devices that perform and control manufacturing
process. CIM is the automated version of the manufacturing process where the three major manufacturing
functions-product and product design, production planning and control, and production process-are replaced by
the automated technologies. If fact, CIM represents the logical evolution if the automation concept.
4. What is meant by asynchronous data transfer? (Nov/Dec 2012)
In asynchronous data transfer, data is sent one byte (or one character) at a time. Each string of bits making up
the byte is bracketed, or marked off, with special control bits.
5. Differentiate between LAN model and MAN model. (Nov/Dec 2012)
 A local area network is a privately owned communications network that serves users with in a confined
geographical area.
 A metropolitan area network is a communication network covering a geographic area of the of a city of
suburb.
6. What is communications network? list its types.( May/June 2013)
 A communications network is a collection of equipment and physical media that interconnects
two or more computers.
 Three categories of networks are:
(i) Local area networks (LANs)
(ii) Metropolitan area net work (MANs)
(iii) Wide area networks (WANs)
7. What is MAP model? (May/June 2013)
Both goal and objective can be defined as statements that reflect the end towards which the organization is
aiming to achieve. However, there are significant differences between the two. A goal is an abstract and
general umbrella statement, under which specific objectives can be clustered. Objectives are statements that
describe—in precise, measurable, and obtainable terms which reflect the desired organization’s outcomes.
8. Differentiate IGES and GKS graphic standards. (Nov/Dec 2013)
 Graphical kernel system (GKS) is a device independent graphics language for 2D, 3D and
bitmapped graphics images. It allows graphics applications to be developed on one system and
easily moved to another with minimal or no change.
 Initial graphic exchange specifications (IGES) is the most comprehensive standard and designed
to transmit the entire product definitions including that of manufacturing and any other associated
information.
9. Differentiate modulation and demodulation. (Nov/Dec 2013)
 The process of changing some characteristics (e.g. amplitude, frequency or phase) of a carrier
wave in accordance with the intensity of the signal is known as modulation.
 The process of recovering the audio signal from the modulated wave is known as demodulation.
10. Define Group Technology (GT).
Group Technology (GT) is a manufacturing methodology in which identical or similar components grouped
processed together during design, process planning and manufacturing so that a wide variety of components can
be manufactured, at the least expense of time, inventory, man hours and material handling.
11. List out the stages in Group Technology.

a) Production planners to setup the GT database.
b) Grouping the parts or components into part-families with some similar characteristics.
c) Re-design the shop-floor arrangement according to common shape, function or manufacturing process
and tooling.
12. Define Part families.
Part-family is defined as" collection of parts which are similar in terms of geometric shape, size, and similar
processing steps required in manufacturing, so flow of materials through the plant improves".
13. What are the methods available for solving problems in GT?
14. Explain the two categories of attributes of parts.

1) Design attributes, which are concerned with part characteristics such as geometry, size, and material.
2) Manufacturing attributes, which consider the sequence of processing steps required to make a part.
15. List out the premises for the developed of DCLASS code.
i) A part may be best characterized bytes basic shape, usually is most apartment attribute.
ii) A Each basic shape may have several features, such as holes, slots, threads and grooves.
iii) A part can be completely characterized by basic shape; size; precision and material type, from and
condition.
iv) Several short code segments can be linked to from classification code that is human recognizable and
adequate for human monitoring.
v) Each of these code segments can point to more detailed information
16. What is PFA?
Production flow analysis is a technique for pre-planning the division of the whole factory into groups or
departmental groups. When the knowledge of division is available, then it is possible to plan the layout.
17. What is the weakness of PFA?
The weakness of production flow analysis (PFA) that the data used are derived from production route-
sheets. But the process-sequences have been prepared by different process lanners and the difference is reflected
on to these route-sheets.
18. What are the applications of GT?
1. Design: In a firm many components have similar shape. They can be grouped into design families and
a design can be created by simply modifying an existing component design from the same family.
2. In Manufacturing: For this purpose GT gives a great importance than simply a design philosophy.
Parts that are not similar in shape may still need similar manufacturing processes. Parts of this type are
called production family. (All parts may need same operation like drilling, milling thread cutting etc.)
3. Process Planning: Process planning work can be facilitated as similar processes are needed for all
components of a particular family.
This helps production planning and control much easier because only similar parts are considered for each cell.
Such a cell-oriented layout is called a group technology layout or cellular layout.
19. What is FMS?
FMS is a manufacturing system based on multi-operation machine tools, incorporating (automatic part
handling and storage).
20. What is Process planning?
Process planning consists of preparing a set of instructions that describe how to fabricate a part or build
an assembly which will satisfy engineering design specifications.
Process planning is the systematic determination of the methods by which product is to be manufactured,
economically and competitively.
21. What are the results of Process Planning?
Routings which specify operations, operation sequences, work centers, standards, tooling and fixtures.
This routing becomes a major input to the manufacturing resource planning system to define operations for
production activity control purpose and define required resources for capacity requirements planning purposes.
*Process plans which typically provide more detailed, step-by-step work instructions including
dimensions related to individual operations, machining parameters, set-up instructions, and quality assurance
checkpoints.
*Fabrication and assembly drawings to support manufacture (as opposed to engineering drawings to
define the part).
22. What are the steps involved in Process planning?
Steps involved in Process Planning
i) Preliminary analysis and Product design evaluation
ii) Selection of manufacturing process
iii) Selection of Machine Tool
iv) Selection of Tooling and Process parameters
v) Final operation sequence selection
23. What are the factors should be considered in selection of tooling?
• The type and amount of the material to be cut
• The surface finish required
• The rigidity and shape of the part.
• The capacity and condition of the available equipment
• The required production volume (high volume jobs usually permit optimum speeds and feeds while lot
jobs may use lower speeds to achieve completion of the lot without regrinding of the cutting tool)
24. What are the principles should adhere while determining the efficient sequence?
• The first operation in the sequence should be one in which the largest layer of metal is removed.
• Finishing operations should be performed at the end of the operation sequence.
* Surfaces whose machining docs not greatly affect the rigidity of the work should be machined earlier
in the sequence, and
* The sequence of machining operations should be coordinated with heal treating operations, it any in
the processor manufacture.
25. What arc the prerequisites for process planning?
The other prerequisites for process planning are:
* Part list" Annual demand/ batch size
* Accuracy and surface finish requirement
* Equipment details
* Data on cutting fluids, tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges.
* Standard available stock sizes.
* Machining data, data on handling and setup.
26. What are the approaches the CAPP will recognize?
Two approaches to CAPP are traditionally recognized: the variant approach and the generative approach.
Many CAPP systems combine both approaches.
27. Why CAPP systems are called as variant system?
The main reasons probably are:
1. The investment is less and the development time is shorter. Especially for medium sized companies
which want to establish their own research groups.
2. The development costs and hardware costs are lower. Especially for some small companies where the
products do not vary much and who still have process planners.
28. Give the main component of generative CAPP systems.
CAPP system contains of two main components.
i) Manufacturing data base (part description, machine tool library etc.)
ii) Decision logic (to represent the process planner)
29. What arc the benefits of CAPP over manual process?
1. Process rationalization: Computer-automated prepared ion of operate ion routings is more likely to be
consistent, logical, and optimal than its manual counterpart. The process plans will be consistent because
the same computer software is being used by all planners.
2. Increased productivity of process planners: With computer-aided process planning, there is reduced
clerical effort, fewer errors arc made and the planners have immediate access to the process planning
database. These benefits translate into higher productivity of the process planners.
3. Reduced turnaround time: Working with the CAPP system, the process planner is able to prepare a
route sheet for a new part in less time compared to manual preparation. This leads to an overall reduction
in manufacturing lead time.
4. Improved legibility: The computer-prepared document is neater and easier to read than manually
written route sheets. CAPP systems employ standard text, which facilitates interpretation of the process
plan in the factory.
5. Incorporation of other application programs: The process planning system can be designed to
operate in conjunction with other software packages to automate many of the time-consuming
manufacturing support functions.
30. Define agile manufacturing. (May/June 2012)

Agile manufacturing is (i) an enterprise level manufacturing strategy of introducing new products into
rapidly changing markets, and (ii) an organizational ability to thrive in a competitive environment
characterized by continuous and sometimes unforeseen change.
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain the open system interconnection architecture (OSI) formulated by ISO. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No from
6 to 7 and from 10 to 11.
2. What are the different network topologies available? Discuss them in detail. (Nov/dec2013)
Refer: “Mikell P.Groover, “Automation,Production Systems,and CIM”, Prentice- Hall, 1987”, Page No
from 6 to 7 and from 10 to 11..
3. Explain the important of CIM. Also write the reasons for implementing CIM. (May/June 2013)
4. Explain and compare the different types of network topologies. (Nov/dec2012)
5. Brief the significance the MAP in CIM environment. (Nov/dec2013)
6. Explain the open system interconnection with CAPP. (May/June 2013)
UNIT III CELLULAR MANUFACTURING

Group Technology(GT), Part Families – Parts Classification and coding – Simple Problems in Opitz Part
Coding system – Production flow Analysis – Cellular Manufacturing – Composite part concept – Machine cell
design and layout – Quantitative analysis in Cellular Manufacturing – Rank Order Clustering Method -
Arranging Machines in a GT cell – Hollier Method – Simple Problems
PART-A
1. State the role of GT in CAD/CAM integration. (Nov/Dec 2011)
GT applications provide a common database for effective integration of CAD and CAM, which leads to
successful implementation if CIM.For the effective integration of CAD and CAM, one needs to integrate the
information used by all the departments in a shop such a design, manufacturing, quality, etc. GT provides the
much needed common language for the users. It gives a means to structure and save information about parts,
such a design and manufacturing attributes, processes, and manufacturing capabilities.
2.List any two benefits of CAPP (Nov/Dec 2011)
 Process rationalization and standardization
 Productivity improvement
 Product cost reduction
 Elimination of human error
 Reduction in time
3.Mention the benefits of GT. (May/June 2012)
 GT results in product design
 GT results in reduced materials handling cost because of the group layout of the shop
 GT simplifies production and inventory control activities
 GT leads to an automated process planning system
4. What is CAPP? (May/June 2012)

CAPP refers to computer aided process planning it is used to overcome the drawbacks of manual process
planning. With the use of computers in the process planning, one can reduce the routine clerical work of
manufacturing engineers, also it provides the opportunities to generate rational, consistant and optimal plans.
5. What is mean by mono code and poly codes structures? (Nov/Dec2012)
 In mono codes (or hierarchical code),the interpretation of each successive symbol depends on the
value of the proceeding symbols
 In poly codes (or attributes codes), the interpretation of each symbol in the seconds does not
depends on the value of proceeding symbols
6.List out the technique available for formation of cell in GT. (Nov/Dec2012)
7.What is the main difference between hierarchical codes and attribute codes structures?(May/June 2013)
In hierarchical structure, the interpretation of each symbol in the sequence depends on the value of preceding
symbols. Whereas in attributes/polycode structure, the interpretation of each symbol in the sequence does not
depend on the value of preceding symbols.
8. What is CMPP system? (May/June 2013)
The CMPP stands for computer managed process planning. It is a commercial generative process planning
system capable of automatically making process decisions.
9. Explain Opitz coding system.
 The Opitz coding system uses alpha numeric symbols to represent the various attributes of a part.
 The Opitz coding scheme uses the following digit sequence: 12345 6789 ABCD
 The first five digits (12345) code the major design attributes of a part and are called the “form
code”. The next four digits (6789) are for coding manufacturing related attributes and are called
the “supplementary code”. The letters (ABCD) code the production operation and sequence and
sequence and are referred to as the “secondary code”.
10. Define Group technology.

It is a manufacturing philosophy to increase production efficiency by grouping a variety of parts having
similarities of shape, dimensions, and/or process route.
11. Gives the major objectives of Production Management Systems (PMS).
The two major objectives of a production management system (PMS) are planning and controlling of the
manufacturing operations. The Planning Stage deals initial Production planning, development of master
schedule, capacity planning, and MRP.
12. Define SFC.
Shop Floor Control (SFC) is defined as the important manufacturing activity that will control flow of the
product and materials on the factory flow involving the quantities, types of parts, schedule dates, priorities and
the status of jobs and orders.
13. What are the primary functions of SFC?
Functions of SFC system
 Priority control and assignment of shop orders
 Maintain information on work in process for MRP
 Monitor shop order status information
 Provide production output data for capacity control purposes
14. What are the phases of SFC?

The three phases or modules are:
1. Order Release 2. Order Scheduling 3. Order Progress
15. What is the purpose of FDS?
The purpose of the Factory Data Collection (FDS) system in shop floor control is to provide basic data for
monitoring order progress. In a computerized SFC system these data are submitted to the order progress module
for analysis and generation of work order status reports and exception reports.
16. What is an Automatic Data Capture (ADC) method?
Automatic Identification methods is also known as Automatic Data Capture (ADC) it is refers to the
technologies that provides direct entry of data into the computer or other control systems without using a
keyboards. These technologies require no human involvement in the data capture and entry process.
17. What are the technologies used in ADC?
1. Optical 2. Magnetic type 3. Electromagnetic type
4. Smart card 5. Touch techniques 6. Biometric
18. What Bar code consists?
The bar code consists of a thick and narrow colored bars separates thick and narrow spaces separating the bars.
The pattern of bars and spaces is co to represent alphanumeric characters.
19. What are the types of Bar code?
Bar codes divide into two basic types:
1) Linear, in which the encoded data are read using a linear sweep of the scan
2) Two-dimensional, in which the encoded data must be read in both directions
20. What is DAS?
A data acquisitions system (DAS) is a computer system used to automatically col data from a process or
piece of equipment. They either perform an analysis data or transmit the data to another computer for processing
and analysis.
21. List out the application of ADC technology.
The following are the most common application of ADC technologies.
1) Parts receiving 2) Shipping
3) Order picking 4) Finished goods storage
5) Manufacturing processing 6) Work-in-process storage
7) Assembly
22. What are the types of SFC?
The types of SFC data that would be collected the FDC system include
• Labor time turned in against a job
• Count on scrapped parts or needing rework.
• Piece counts
• Machine breakdowns.
• Completion of operations in the routing sequence.
23. Define FMS.
A Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is an individual machine or group of machines served by an
automated materials handling system that is computer controlled and has a tool handling capability.
24. What arc the Objectives of FMS?
• To provide flexible manufacturing facility for pan family components.
• To provide the benefits of grouping the operation in single location.
• To provide the flexibility in producing small and medium parts.
• To maximize the utilization of facilities.
• To have a good management control.
25. What are the components of FMS?
Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) consists of the following four components.
1. Processing stations or workstations
2. Material handling and storage
3. Computer control system
4. Human labor
26. What are the FMS layout configurations?
FMSs can be divided into five categories
1) In-line layout
2) Loop layout
3) Ladder layout
4) Open fie1d 1ayout
5) Robot-centered cell.
27. What arc the functions of computers in FMS?
The functions of computers in FMS
1. Workstation control
2. Distribution of control instructions to workstations
3. Production control
4. Traffic control
5. Shuttle control
6. Work piece monitoring
7. Tool control
8. Performance monitoring and reporting
9. Diagnosis
28. List the applications of FMS.
Applications of FMS installations are in the following areas.
• Machining
• Assembly
• Sheet-metal press-working
• Forging
• Plastic injection molding
• Welding
• Textile machinery manufacture
• Semiconductor component manufacture
29. Give the benefits of FMS.
The benefits that can be expected from an FMS include
• Increased machine utilization
• Fewer machines required
• Reduction in factory floor space required
¨ Greater responsiveness to change
• Reduced inventory requirements
• 1ower manufacturing lead times
• Reduced direct labour requirements and higher labor productivity
• Opportunity for unattended production
30. List any two advantages and disadvantages of FMS implementation.
Advantages
• Faster, lower-cost changes from one part to another which will improve capital utilization.
• 1ower direct labor cost, due to the reduction in number of workers.
Disadvantages
• Substantial pre-planning activity.
• Expensive, costing millions of dollars.
31. How does FMS classified based on level of flexibility?

FMS classified based on level of flexibility as,
• Production flexibility
• Machine flexibility
• Mix flexibility
• Product flexibility
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain about Optiz classification and coding system. (Nov/dec2012)
2. Explain retrieval and generative CAPP systems. (Nov/dec2013)
3. Briefly discuss the various benefits of implementing a GT in a firm. Also bring out the advantages and
limitations of using GT. (Nov/dec2011)
4.(a) Describe the composite part concept in cellular manufacturing.
(b)Discuss the importance of process planning in product development .(May/June 2012)
5. Briefly write about i) Composite part concept &ii) Key machine concept. (May/June 2011)
6. Explain why the GT is important in achieving CAD&CAM integration? (Nov/dec2011)
UNIT IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) AND AUTOMATED
GUIDED VEHICLE SYSTEM (AGVS)
Types of Flexibility - FMS – FMS Components – FMS Application & Benefits – FMS Planning and Control–
Quantitative analysis in FMS – Simple Problems. Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVS) – AGVS
Application – Vehicle Guidance technology – Vehicle Management & Safety.
PART-A
1.Mention any two methods used to collect data from the shop floor.( Nov/Dec 2011)
 Manual/clerical data input techniques
(i) Job traveler
(ii) Employee time sheet
 Data collection terminals
(i) Push button keyboards
(ii) Keyboard based terminals
 Automated input techniques
(i) Optical bar code readers
(ii) Magnet card readers
2. Write any two applications of FMS.(Nov/Dec 2011)
(i) Machining (ii) assembly (iii) sheet metal press working
(iv) Forging (v) plastic injection moulding (vi) welding (vii) textile machinery manufacture
and (viii) semi conductor component manufacture.
3. State the functions of computer control system of FMS. (May/June 2012)
 Workstation/ processing station control
 Distribution of control instructions to work stations
 Production control
 Material handling control system
4. List the different stages of shop floor control. (May/June 2012)
(i) Order release
(ii) Order scheduling
(iii) Order progress
5. Differentiate between dedicated FMS and random order FMS. (Nov/Dec 2012)
A dedicated FMS is defined to produce a limited variety of part configurations. The random order FMS
is more flexible (capable of producing large variety of parts) than the dedicated FMS.
6. State the purpose of primary and secondary material handling system. (Nov/Dec 2012)
 The primary handling system establishes the basic layout of the FMS and is responsible for
moving work parts between workstation in the system.
 The secondary handling system transfers work parts from the primary system to the machine tool
or other processing system.
7. Distinguish between on line and off line data collecting systems. (May/June 2013)
 In on line system, the data are entered directly into the plant computer system and are
immediately available to the order to the progress module.
 In off line system, the data are collected temporarily in a storage device or a stand alone
computer system to be entered and processed by plant computer in a batch mode.
8.List some important advantages of implementing FMS.( May/June 2013)
 Increased machine utilization
 Reduced inventory
 Reduced manufacturing lead time
 Greater flexibility in production scheduling
 Shorter response time
9. Mention the importance of shop floor control system (SFC). ( Nov/Dec 2013)
(i) The release of production orders to the factory
(ii) Monitoring and controlling the progress of the orders through the various work centres, and
(iii) Acquiring information on the status of the orders.
10. What are the inputs and output of MRP? (Nov/Dec 2013)
The three major inputs to MRP are:
(i) Master production scheduling
(ii) Bill of materials file and
(iii) Inventory record file
11. Which is ideal state in computer based manufacturing applications?
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is an ideal state in which computer based manufacturing
applications communicate information to coordinate design, planning and manufacturing processes.
12. Draw simple E-R diagram.
13. What are the types of IDEF models?
14. Write about CIMOSA.

CIMOS A defines a model-based enterprise engineering method which categorizes manufacturing
operations into Generic and Specific (Partial and Particular) functions.
.
15. How CIMOSA separates functions?
• The CIMOSA Modeling Framework in which specific and Generic functions are-clearly separated.
• The CIMOSA Integrating Infrastructure supporting execution of Generic functions and linking specific
functions. It is effectively the communication system which interconnects all of the functions in the CIM
system.
16. Explain about MRR

`The material requirements planning (MRP) function takes current inventory levels for all components
needed for the final products (a plant might have 20000 part numbers and perhaps 100 final products for which
master schedules have been determined) as well as the components bills of materials and lead time information
(obtained from design and process planning] and evolves component master schedules for all components
needed by the demand requirements agreed upon. MRP does not take into account whether manufacturing has
sufficient capacity to handle the job releases, and so capacity planning evaluates shop loading in terms of the
requirements and feeds back to the master schedule for corrective action if problems occur. A further function of
MRP based on such analysis is determining whether components should be produced in-house or subcontracted
to outside vendors.
17. What is the role of process planning in CIM architecture?
The process planning function can ensure the profitability or non profitability of a part being
manufactured because of the myriad ways in which a part can be produced.
18. What is dispatching?
Dispatching is the function of releasing all required items needed to perform an operation on a part so
that part production may be accomplished at the time planned by the scheduling function.
19. What about shop-floor information?
Shop-floor information system is responsible for getting the required information down to the processing
equipment local controllers and sequencing controllers as well as capturing real-time status data from the
equipment and parts so that the feedback loops can effect corrections or normal continuation of operation as
required.
20. Explain PDM.
Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Information Management (PIM) systems provide the tools
to control access to and manage all product definition date. It does this by maintaining information (meta-data)
about product information. Product Data Management (PDM) systems, when tightly integrated with other
product development tools does this transparently and with minimal additional effort on the part of the user.
21. List different types of production monitoring system.
Three types production/ process monitoring systems are:
 Data acquisition systems
 Data logging system
 Multilevel scanning
22. What are the inputs to MRP system? (May/June 2012)
 Master production schedule
 Bill of material file
 Inventory record file
23.Write down three phases of shop floor control.( Nov/Dec 2012)
(i) Order release,
(ii) Order scheduling
(iii) Order progress
24.What is meant by procurement lead time?(Nov/Dec 2012)
The procurement lead time is the interval (usually in months) between the initiation of procurement
action and the receipt into the supply system of the material produced.
25. What is meant by fixed order quantity model? (Nov/Dec 2013)
In fixed order quantity model, the size of the order (i,e, order quantity) is predetermined fixed, but the
time of its placement (i.e, ordering time) is allowed to vary depending upon the fluctuation of demand.
26. What is foreign key?
A key used in one table to represent the value of a primary key in a related table. While primary keys
must contain unique values, foreign keys may have duplicates. For instance, if we use student ID as the
primary key in a Students table (each student has a unique ID), we could use student ID as a foreign key.
27. What is normalization?
The process of structuring data to minimize duplication and inconsistencies. The process usually
involves breaking down a single table into two or more tables and defining relationships between those tables.
Normalization is usually done in stages, with each stage applying more rigorous rules to the types of information
which can be stored in a table.
28. Mention the different levels of data modelling.
The Data structures are created within a database. The extent of the relationships among them, plays an
important role in determining the effectiveness of DBMS. Therefore the database design becomes a crucial
activity in the database environment. The task of Database design is made simpler when data models are used.
Models are ''Simplified abstractions of real-world events or conditions".
For example, such abstractions will enable us to explore the characteristics of entities and the
relationships that can be created among such entities. If the models are not logically sound, the database designs
derived from them will not deliver the database system's promise of effective information drawn from an
efficient database.
29. What is Network Data Model?
A network data model is simply a graph wherein nodes represent unique records, and links between
nodes represent association between the corresponding records.
30. What is Hierarchical Data Model?
The hierarchical data model is similar to the network data model except that the relationships among the
records are represented in the form of tree structure.
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain various components of FMS? And list out applications, advantages, disadvantages of FMS.
(Nov/dec2011, May/June2012)
2. What is shop floor control? And what are the functions of SFC? Explain various phases of SFC.
(Nov/dec2011)
3. Explain the FMS Layout and its application and benefits. (Nov/dec2012, Nov/dec2013)
4.Explain about FMS workstation.(May/June2012)
5. Discuss the technology behind automated data collection system. (Nov/dec2013)
6. Explain the FMS Layout and SFC flow control. (Nov/dec2011)
3rd Edition, 2008.”, Page No:9.
UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes – Classification of Robots- Robot Control systems – End Effectors – Sensors in
Robotics – Robot Accuracy and Repeatability - Industrial Robot Applications – Robot Part Programming – Robot
Accuracy and Repeatability – Simple Problems
PART-A
1. Define an Industrial Robot.
An industrial robot is an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator
programmable in three or more axes. A programmable mechanical device is used in place of a person to
perform dangerous or repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy
2. Define base and tool Coordinate system? (Nov 2015) (Nov 2012)
A tool coordinates definition system capable of easily obtaining a transformation matrix for defining a tool
coordinates system of a robot. The tool coordinates system at the 0° position of the robot is rotated around
each axis so that the tool coordinates system becomes parallel to a base coordinates system
3. What are the rules of Robotics? Write any two laws of robotics. (May/june 2014)
Rules: 1.Do not harm human being 2. Obey human being 3. Protect itself from harm.
Laws: 1.Law zero: A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to
harm. 2. Law One: A robot may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to
come to harm, unless this would violate a higher order law. 3.Law Two: A robot must obey orders given it
by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with a higher order law. 4.Law Three: A robot
must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict
4. Why are robots used?
a) To reduce production rates – Fast, Accurate, Difficulties in human nature
b) To avoid 3-d jobs – Dirty, Dangerous, Difficult
5. What is meant by Robot anatomy?
Study of structure of robot is called robot anatomy. Manipulator is constructed of a series of joints and links. A
joint provides relative motion between the input links and the output link. Each joint provides the robot with one
degree of freedom
6.Mention the classification of robots? (May 2014) (May 2013)
(i)Physical configuration – 1. Cartesian coordinate configuration 2. Cylindrical coordinate configuration 3.
Polar or spherical coordinate configuration 4.Jointed arm configuration 5. Selective Compliance Assembly
Robot Arm (SCARA)
(ii)Control system – 1.Point to point robots 2. Straight line robots 3. Continuous robot
(iii)Movement – 1.Fixed 2.Mobile 3.Walking or legged robot
(iv)Types of drive – 1.Pneumatic drive 2.Hydraulic drive 3.Electric drive
(v)Application –1.Manufacturing 2.Handling 3.Testing
(vi)Degrees of freedom 1.Single degree of freedom 2.Two 3.Three 4.Six degrees of freedom.
7. What are the benefits of industrial robots?
• Increased Productivity
• Significant Savings
• Improved Quality
• Better Safety
• Competitive Edge
8. Name the important specifications of an industrial robot. (Nov 2012)
• Accuracy
• Repeatability
• Degree of Freedom
• Resolution
• Envelope.
9. What is meant by accuracy of robot?
The robot‘s ability to reach a reference point within the robot‘s full work volume is known as accuracy of
robot.
10. What is repeatability of robot?
Repeatability refers to robot‘s ability to return to the programmed point when it is commanded to do so.
11. Define End effector. Give some examples of Robot End Effector.
End effector is a device that is attached to the end of the wrist arm to perform specific task. Examples of
Robot End Effector:
 Gripper
 Tools
 Welding equipment
 End of arm Tooling (EOAT)
12. What is meant by Gripper? What are the types of grippers?
Gripper is the End effector which can hold or grasp the object. Types of grippers are 1.Mechanical
2.Collect 3.Vaccum 4.Fragile object 5. Magnetic (i) permanent (ii) Temporary
Grippers 6.Pneumatic.
13. List out the gripper design considerations?
1. Material specification 2. Part specification 3. Performance specification 4. Source specification 5.
Position specification 6. Environment specification.
14. What are the methods of robot programming? (or) List out four methods of entering commands into
the robot controller memory. (Nov 2014)
• On-line programming
• Lead through programming
• Textual robot languages
• Walk-through programming
• Mechanical programming
• Task programming
• Off-line programming
15. What are the ways of accomplishing lead through programming?
• Powered Lead through
• Manual Lead through
16. What are the components of DDC? (Nov/Dec 2011)
 Transducer , sensors, and associated instrumentation
 Actuators (process interface devices)
 Digital computer
 Analog to digital convertor (ADC)
 Digital to analog convertor (DAC)
 Input and output multiplexers
17. What is direct digital control? Nov/Dec 2013
Direct digital control is a computer process control system in which certain components in a
conventional analog control system are replaced by the digital computer.
18. Describe CIM data transmission methods.
 The transmission of binary data across a link can be accomplished either in parallel mode or
serial mode,
 In parallel mode multiple data are sent with each clock pulse, while, in serial method , one bit is
sent with each clock pulse.
19. What are the two types of channel?
Two basic channel types are used in data communications. They are
i) Analog type ii) Digital type
20. List the characteristics of channel.
The channel characteristics are
i) Electronic noise ii) Signal attenuation
iii) Analog channel capacity iv) Digital channel capacity
21. What is channel bandwidth?
An analog signal can vary from a minimum to maximum frequency. The di (Terence between the lowest
and the highest frequency of a single analog is the bandwidth of that signal. The mathematical formula for
frequency is,
Velocity
Frequency = ———————
Wavelength
22. What are two types of transmission mode?
There are three transmission modes available. They arc
i) Simplex ii) Half-duplex iii) Duplex.
They can be applied to both analog and digital channels.
23. What is modulation?
The process of varying amplitude or frequency or phase of the carrier signal in accordance with the
instantaneous value of the information signal is known as modulation.
24. What is demodulation?
The process of separating the original information signal from the modulated carrier signal is known as
demodulation. It is the inverse process of modulation.
25. What are the reasons for using LAN?
1. LAN allows for decentralization of various data processing functions.
2 LAN allows departments to share hardware.
3. LAN allows for the electronic transfer of text.
4. LAN allows for communication between organizations.
5. LAN allows information to be shared.
26. What are the features of LAN?
i) Compatibility ii) Protected Mode Operation
iii) Internetworking iv) Growth Path and Modularity
v) System Reliability
27. Define topology and explain its classification.
The pattern of interconnection of nodes in a network is called topology. Topcigy can also be defined as
the geometric arrangement of workstations and the links among them.
The types of LAN topology are i) Bus topology ii) Ring topology iii) Star topology iv) Mesh topology
28. What are the Advantages of LAN?
• LAN is suited to any type of application.
• It provides data integrity.
• Any number of users can be accommodated.
• A LAN can fit any site requirements.
• It is flexible and growth-oriented.
• LAN provides a cost-effective multi user computer environment.
• Data transfer rates are above 10 Mbps.
• It all lows sharing of mass central storage and printers.
• It allows file/record locking.
29. Define OSI.
Open systems interconnection (OSI) reference model is an international standards organization (ISO)
standard that specifies the conceptual structure of systems that are to communicate with each other.
30. List out the layers of OSI model.
Seven layers in OSI model
i) Physical layer
ii) Data link layer
iii) Network layer
iv) Transport layer
v) Session layer
vi) Presentation layer
vii) Application layer
PART-B& PART-C
1. Explain about Robot Anatomy and Related Attributes. . (Nov/dec2013)
2. Explain about Robot Control systems. (Nov/dec2013)
3. Explain about End Effectors – Sensors in Robotics. (May/June2012)
4.Explain about Robot Accuracy and Repeatability. (May/June 2012)
Refer: “Stephen P. Robbins & Mary Coulter, “Management”, Prentice Hall (India)Pvt. Ltd., 10th Edition,
2009.”, Page No from 526 to 530.
5. Explain about Industrial Robot Applications. (Nov/dec 2011)
Refer: ͞Mikell P.Groover, ͞Automation,Production Systems,and CIM͟, Prentice- Hall, 1987͟, Page No from 6 to
7 and from 10 to 11.
6. Write shortly on Robot Part Programming . (May/June2012)

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JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai – 600 119

ME6703 – COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

Vision of the Department

1. To reinforce the fundamentals of Science and Mathematics to Mechanical Engineering and

1. To enrich the technical knowledge of design, manufacturing and management of mechanical

outline the application of computers in various aspects of Manufacturing and

UNIT II PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL AND COMPUTERISED PROCESS

UNIT III CELLULAR MANUFACTURING 9

UNIT IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) AND AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE

UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS 8

JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Subject : ME6703 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

UNIT II PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL AND COMPUTERISED

3 What is the difference between automation BTL-1 Remembering PO3

5 Distinguish between LAN model and MAN BTL-4 Analyzing PO1

2 What are the different network topologies BTL-2 Understanding PO5

5 Discuss the significance of MAP in CIM BTL-6 Creating PO4

16 What is an Automatic Data Capture (ADC) BTL-1 Remembering PO5

Explain about Optiz classification and coding

Explain retrieval and generative CAPP

UNIT IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FMS) AND AUTOMATED

UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

3. What are the drawing features of CAD package? (May/June 2012)

4.What are the advantages of CAD modeling? (May/June 2012)

5.What are the functions of a manager/management?(MAY 2012, MAY 2016)

11. Explain CIM.

18.List out the tasks for the managers in effective management:

19. What are the major communication used in manufacturing industry?

28. What is MAP?

30.Define lean manufacturing.( Nov/Dec 2011)

UNIT II PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL AND COMPUTERISED

11. List out the stages in Group Technology.

14. Explain the two categories of attributes of parts.

30. Define agile manufacturing. (May/June 2012)

UNIT III CELLULAR MANUFACTURING

4. What is CAPP? (May/June 2012)

10. Define Group technology.

14. What are the phases of SFC?

31. How does FMS classified based on level of flexibility?

13. What are the types of IDEF models?

14. Write about CIMOSA.

16. Explain about MRR

UNIT V INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

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