VTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 6)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
May 2016
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1(a) What are the different reasons for industrial automation? How do you classify automated manunfacturing systems? List typical features of them.
12 M
1(b) A part is produced in a batch size of 100 units. 5 operations are required to complete the processing of the part, Average setup time is 3 hour/operation, average operation time is 0.1 hour. Delay, inspection time & others account to 7 hours for each operation. Determine how many days are required to complete the batch, assuming the plant runs 8 hours shift per day
5 M
1(c) Define MLT, utilization and availability.
3 M

2(a) With a neat sketch, explain the configuration of an automated flow line. What are the different symbols and notations practiced production systems?
8 M
2(b) Explain with neat diagram the working principle of walking beam system.
8 M
2(c) What are the different controlling functions of an automated flow line? Explain.
4 M

3(a) Explain the following :
i) Upper bound approach and lower bound approach
ii) Starting and Blocking stations.
8 M
3(b) A line has 10 workstation, each with a probability of breakdown 0.02. The cycle time of line is 60 seconds and each time breakdown occurs, it takes 5 minute to repair. The line is divided into two stages by a buffer torage. Each stage consists of 5 stations. Compute efficiency of the line with no buffer storage capactiy and efficiency for two stage flow lines.
10 M
3(c) What are the factors affecting line balancing?
2 M

4(a) Write a short note on the following;
i) Precedence constraints& precedence diagram
ii) Line efficiency
iii) Balance delay.
8 M
4(b) The demand of the assembly line with its elemental time and precedence is given below. Construct the precedence diagram and find balance delay by Kilbridge and Wester's method. (Cycle time=1.5minute)
Elements Time (Minutes) Immediate Predecessors
1 1 -
2 0.5 -
3 0.8 1 , 2
4 0.3 2
5 1.2 3
6 0.2 3 ,4
7 0.5 5
8 1.5 5 ,6 ,7
12 M

5(a) With neat sketch, explain part feeding and delivery systems.
10 M
5(b) Briefly explain different types of vehicle guiding systems used for AGVs.
10 M

6(a) With a neat diagram, explain generative and retrieval CAPP systems.
12 M
6(b) Define MRP process inputs and output. What do you mean by BOM?
8 M

7(a) Give general configuration of CNC system. List various advantages and disadvantagesof CNC machining centers.
8 M
7(b) Discuss various type of NC co-ordinate systems along with motion control systems.
10 M
7(c) Describe the following codes:
i) G00
ii) G90 iii) G02
iv) G04
2 M

8(a) Define Industrial Robot. Enlist the different applications of Robot.
6 M
8(b) How do you specify a robot?
4 M
8(c) Explain with neat sketches different types of end effectors,
sensors used in robot.
10 M



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