1 (a)
Define Automation. Explain the different types of automation.
8 M
1 (b)
Explain the following automation strategies.
i) Specialization of operator.
ii) Online Inspection.
i) Specialization of operator.
ii) Online Inspection.
4 M
1 (c)
The parts produced in a certain batch has to be processed through an average of 6 machines.
There are 20 new batches of parts launched each week. Other data as follows.
i) Average operation time =0.1 Hr.
ii) Average setup time = 5 Hr.
iii) Average non- operation time =10 Hr.
iv) Average Batch size= 25 parts. There are 18 work centres in the plant and the plant operators for an average of 70 production Hr/week . Determine i) Manufacturing lead time ii) Plant capacity iii) Production rate iv) Plant utilization.
There are 20 new batches of parts launched each week. Other data as follows.
i) Average operation time =0.1 Hr.
ii) Average setup time = 5 Hr.
iii) Average non- operation time =10 Hr.
iv) Average Batch size= 25 parts. There are 18 work centres in the plant and the plant operators for an average of 70 production Hr/week . Determine i) Manufacturing lead time ii) Plant capacity iii) Production rate iv) Plant utilization.
8 M
2 (a)
Explain synchronous transfer method and Asynchronous transfer method of work transport in automation.
8 M
2 (b)
Explain with neat sketches, the following transfer mechanism:
i) Walking beam transfer bar system ii) Geneva mechanism.
i) Walking beam transfer bar system ii) Geneva mechanism.
12 M
3
Explain the following related to analysis of an automated flow lines:
1) Partial automation.
2) Lower bound approach.
3) Upper bound approach.
4) Effect of storage.
1) Partial automation.
2) Lower bound approach.
3) Upper bound approach.
4) Effect of storage.
20 M
4 (a)
Explain the following terms related to line balancing.
1) Total work context time.
2) Assembly line balance.
3) Line balancing.
1) Total work context time.
2) Assembly line balance.
3) Line balancing.
6 M
4 (b)
The table below defines the defines the precedence relationships and elements times for a new model:
i) Construct the precedence diagram.
ii) if the ideal time=1min
iii) Use Kilsridge and Westers method to assign the work station to each elements and compute the balance delay and line efficiency.
i) Construct the precedence diagram.
ii) if the ideal time=1min
iii) Use Kilsridge and Westers method to assign the work station to each elements and compute the balance delay and line efficiency.
Work elements | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Te(min) | 0.25 | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.32 | 0.2 | 0.27 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.38 | 0.5 | 0.43 |
Preceded by | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6,7 | 8 | 91011 |
14 M
5 (a)
List the principles used in product design for automated assembly.
6 M
5 (b)
With a neat sketch, explain elements of parts delivery system.
8 M
5 (c)
Define AGVS. List the advantages and application of AGVS.
6 M
6 (a)
With a block diagram, explain variant CADD system.
10 M
6 (b)
What is Material requirements? Explain the structure of MRP system.
10 M
7 (a)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of CNC systems.
10 M
7 (b)
Explain the fundamental steps involved in a part programming for turning and milling.
10 M
8 (a)
Explain the different configuration of robot, with neat sketches.
12 M
8 (b)
Explain the following terms related to robots:
i) End effectors ii) Programming methods.
i) End effectors ii) Programming methods.
8 M
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