Code No:RT41032 R13 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
CAD/CAM
(Common to Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****

PARTA(22 Marks)
1. a) List out the various computer aided processes.
[4]
b) Explain the characteristics of Bezier curve? [3]
c) Explain about the memory devices used in NC, CNC and DNC machines? [4]
d) What are various languages used in GT? [3]
e) What are the different types of CMM? [4]
f) Differentiate continuous and batch production systems? [4]
PARTB(3x16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Briefly explain the conventional process of the product cycle in the conventional
manufacturing environment. [8]
b) What are the designs related tasks performed by modern computer? Explain with
block diagram [8]

3. a) Explain 3-D scaling, rotation, reflection and translation with suitable example? [8]
b) What is the need for concatenation of transformations? Explain what care should
be taken in such cases. [8]

4. a) What are the basic components of NC system and explain the function of each
component? [8]
b) Sketch and explain DNC setup. [8]

5. a) Discuss the different stages of a group technology plan. Discuss the types of work
that are to be conducted at each stage of the plan. [8]
b) Explain briefly the MICLASS system of codification. [8]

6. a) Explain the application and advantages of integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM

systems. [8]
b) Explain in detail the scanning laser system used in computer aided quality control. [8]

7. a) Explain in detail the different types of database requirements in CIM. Discuss the
integration of CAD database and CMM operation. [8]
b) Describe hardware configuration of CIM with the help of a sketch. [8]

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 Code No:RT41032 R13 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
CAD/CAM
(Common to Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PARTA (22 Marks)
1. a) Briefly describe the types of storage devices used in computers. [4]
b) Write a brief note on solid modelling. [4]
c) What is the importance of G-codes in part programming? Give examples. [4]
d) Explain the importance of CAPP in automation? [3]
e) Differentiate contact and non-contact type CAQC systems? With examples. [4]
f) Give the block diagram of MRP. [3]
PARTB (3x16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Elaborate on the basic requirements that CAD software has to satisfy. [8]
b) Write short notes on the following:
i) Random scan graphic terminal ii) Digitizers and Image scanners iii) CPU [8]

3. a) A scaling factor of 2 is applied in the Y direction while no scaling is applied in the

X direction to the line whose two endpoints are at coordinates (1, 3) and (3, 6).
The line is to be rotated subsequently through 300, in the counter clockwise
direction. Determine the necessary transformation matrix for the operation and the
new coordinates of the end points. [8]
b) Explain the details of polygon clipping. Give its advantages compared to the line
clipping. [8]

4. a) Discuss the several word functions in Numerical Control systems. Discuss the
advantages of DNC over NC/CNC. [8]
b) Discuss any five motion statements used in APT part programming. [8]

5. a) Explain the following in detail:

i) Composite component ii) Design and manufacturing attributes
iii) Hybrid structures. [8]
b) Explain briefly the MICLASS system of codification. [8]

6. a) Explain the application and advantages of integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM

systems. [8]
b) Explain in detail the scanning laser system used in computer aided quality control. [8]

7. a) Discuss the possible computer applications in Manufacturing Planning activities. [8]

b) Discuss the role of CAPP in CIM in detail. [8]

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 Code No:RT41032 R13 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
CAD/CAM
(Common to Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PARTA(22 Marks)
1. a) What is the structure of a computing system? [3]
b) Explain constructive solid geometry modelling techniques in detail with example? [4]
c) What is meant by Adoptive control? [4]
d) Differentiate generative and retrieval type CAPP systems? [4]
e) What are the various computer aided tests used in CAQC? [4]
f) Explain the benefits of CIM? [3]
PARTB(3x16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Briefly describe the types of storage devices used in computers. [8]
b) What are the reasons for implementing a computer aided design system? With the
help of a block diagram, explain the computer aided design process. [8]

3. a) What is the need for concatenation of transformations? Explain what care should be
taken in such cases. [8]
b) Find the transformed coordinates when a square [(1, 1), (2, 1), (1, 2) and (2, 2)] is
rotated by 90 anticlockwise about a line passing through one of its vertex (1, 1) and
parallel to x-axis ? [8]

4. a) What are the basic components of NC system and explain the function of each
component? [8]
b) Describe various G and M codes used in CNC machines? [8]

5. a) Explain the following in detail:

i) Composite component ii) Design and manufacturing attributes
iii) Hybrid structures. [8]
b) Apply the rank order clustering technique to the following part-incidence matrix to
group parts into part families.(Minimum duplication of machines is allowed) [8]

6. a) Discuss the objectives of CAQC. Explain the different computer aided inspection
methods. [8]
b) Explain the application and advantages of integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM
systems [8]

7. a) Explain CIM integration of all activities of industry. [8]

b) Discuss the role of CAPP in CIM in detail. [8]

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 Code No:RT41032 R13 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
CAD/CAM
(Common to Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PARTA (22 Marks)
1. a) What do you understand by the CPU? [3]
b) Explain the characteristics of Bezier curve? [4]
c) Differentiate NC, CNCand DNC systems? [4]
d) Give the block diagram of generative type CAPP systems? [4]
e) How CMM is used as CAQC system? [4]
f) What are the components of CIM wheel? [3]
PARTB (3x16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Briefly explain the conventional process of the product cycle in the conventional
manufacturing environment. [8]
b) What is the structure of a computing system? [8]

3. a) Explain 3-d scaling, rotation, reflection and translation with suitable example? [8]
b) Find the transformed coordinates when a line [(3, 4), (4, 2),] is rotated about a z-
axis by an angle of 45 in anticlockwise direction? [8]

4. a) Describe the axis representation system used for CNC Milling machines. Discuss
the various interpolation methods used in NC machines. [8]
b) Explain the APT statements:
i) GOTO and GO/TO ii) GODLTA and GOBACK and iii) INTOL and OUTTOL. [8]

5. a) What are part families in group technology? Discuss machine cell design in GT. [8]
b) Apply the rank order clustering technique to the following part-incidence matrix to [8]
group parts into part families.(Minimum duplication of machines is allowed)

6. a) Discuss the objectives of CAQC. Explain the different computer aided inspection [8]
methods.
b) Explain the application and advantages of integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM [8]
systems

7. a) Discuss the possible computer applications in Manufacturing Planning activities. [8]

b) Explain CIM integration of all activities of industry. [8]

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