INSTITUTE OF AERONUTICAL ENGINEERING

(AUTONOMUS)
Code no-BCCB12 M-TECH SECOND SEM REGULAR Examinations , April -2019
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(CAD/CAM)
Answer ONE Question from Each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All Parts of The Question Must Be Answered In One Place Only

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Time : 3 Hours Max Marks : 70

UNIT 1

1. (a) Discuss the main elements of CIM systems.. [7M]

(b) Explain CIM functions with the help of suitable diagram. [7M]

2. (a) Explain the functions of DNC systems with neat block diagram ? [7M]
(b) Discuss the significance of CIM in manufacturing. [7M]
UNIT 2

3. (a) Give an example of the use of SQL to access a database?

[7M]
(b) How does the conventional file system differ from a database?
[7M]

4. (a) Explain the various CAD tools associated with CIM ?

[7M]
(b) Describe the architecture of a database management system?
[7M]
.

UNIT 3
5. (a) Describe the types of materials handling devices used in a FMS
[7M]
(b) What is a FMC? How does FMC ensure flexibility in manufacturing?
[7M]

6. (a) Discuss the need for flexibility in manufacturing in the present manufacturing
scenario. [7M]

(b) Describe the additional subsystems that make a machining centre a flexible
machining system. [7M]

UNIT 4
7. (a) Explain the need for computer aided process planning? What are its advantages?
[7M]
 (b) What is generative process planning? Discuss the principle of variant process
planning. [7M]

8. (a) How can you integrate design and manufacturing attributes with CAPP?
[7M]
(b) How could artificial intelligence (AI) be used in generative process planning?
[7M]
UNIT 5
9. (a) What are the important features available in CMM software?
[7M]
(b) Define total quality management and explain its relevance to CIM.
[7M]

10. (a) Explain non-contact inspection methods with neat sketches

[7M]
(b) How is post-process metrology incorporated in CNC Machines?
[7M]