YEAR III L T P C

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

SEMESTER VI 3 0 0 3
(COMMON TO MECH & MECHT)

Aim The aim of the subject is to provide knowledge in computer integrated manufacturing
Scope 1. To understand the importance of CIM and business aspects
2. To gain knowledge about GT and CAPP
3. To enable student to learn about FMS and SFC
4. To understand about architecture and network concepts
5. To learn about automation protocol and database
Outcom The students would be able to understand the various concepts viz. group technology,
e CAPP,FMS.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM 9

The design process Morphology of design, Product cycle Computer Aided Design,
Benefits of CAD. Role of computers - principles of computer graphics - Current trends in
manufacturing engineering - - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly - Sequential and
concurrent engineering,-Rapid prototyping

UNIT II SOLID MODELING 9

Graphic software: coordinate representation- graphic functions, software standards. Graphical
Kernel system (GKS) - Initial graphics exchange system (IGES) - Graphic packages. Geometric
Modeling - Wire frame, Surface and Solid models - Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) and
Boundary Representation (B-REP) Techniques - Features of Solid Modeling Packages.

UNIT III FUNDAMENTALS OF CNC MACHINES 9

CNC Technology - Functions of CNC Control in Machine Tools - Classification of CNC systems
- Contouring System - Interpolators, open loop and closed loop CNC systems - CNC Controllers,
Direct Numerical Control (DNC Systems). - Work holding devices and tool holding devices
-Automatic Tool changers. Feedback devices - Principles of Operation-Machining Centres -
Tooling for CNC machines
Numerical control codes - Standards - Manual Programming - Canned cycles and subroutines -
Computer Assisted Programming, CAD / CAM approach to NC part programming - APT
language, machining from 3D models.

UNIT IV GROUP TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING 10

Introduction to CIM and its related activities-History of group technology- role of G.T. in
CAD/CAM integration - part families - classification and coding - DCLASS and MICLASS and
OPITZ coding systems-facility design using G.T. - benefits of G.T. - cellular manufacturing.
Process planning - role of process planning in CAD/CAM integration - approaches to computer
aided process planning - variant approach and generative approaches - CAPP and CMPP process
planning systems.

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UNIT V SHOP FLOOR CONTROL AND INTRODUCTION OF FMS 9
Shop floor control-phases -factory data collection system -automatic identification methods- Bar
code technology-automated data collection system. MS-components of FMS - types -FMS
workstation -material handling and storage systems- FMS layout -computer control systems-
application and benefits.

Total Hours : 45

TEXT BOOKS

1. Mikell.P.Groover “Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated

manufacturing”, Pearson Education 2001.
2. Radhakrishnan P, Subramanyan.S. and Raju V., “CAD/CAM/CIM”, 2nd Edition New Age
International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2000.

REFERENCES
1. Yorem koren, “Computer Integrated Manufacturing System”, McGraw-Hill, 1983.
2. Ranky, Paul G., “Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall International, 1986.
3. David D.Bedworth, Mark R.Hendersan, Phillip M.Wolfe “Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing”, McGraw-Hill Inc.
4. Roger Hanman “Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Addison – Wesley, 1997.
5. Mikell.P.Groover and Emory Zimmers Jr., “CAD/CAM”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi-1, 1998.
6. Kant Vajpayee S, “Principles of Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall India,
2003.

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 VINAYAKA MISSION’S RESEARCH FOUNDATION
(DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI
&
V.M.K.V.ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SALEM

BOARD : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAM : B.E – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
SEMESTER : VI
SUBJECT : COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING.

UNIT – I
PART- A
1. List the role of computers in design.
2. Define CAD and mention the areas of application.
3. What is the Design Process?
4. What is meant by conceptual design?
5. Why lead time in sequential product development is more?
6. Write down the phases in Morphology of Design.
7. Write any four benefits of CAD.
8. List the role of computers in Manufacturing.
9. Define CAM.
10. Differentiate sequential and concurrent engineering.
11. List some of the important guide lines to be followed in DFA.
12. Write the objectives of DFM.
13. What are main features of drafting software?
14. Define the term “Rapid prototyping”.
15. List the most common Rapid Prototyping techniques.
16. List the applications of Rapid prototyping.
17. What is meant by Embodiment design?
18. List the benefits of concurrent engineering.
19. Name any two reasons for implementing CAD in design.
20. Define CAE.

PART B
1. With the help of flow diagram explain the Pahl and Beitz model.
2. Explain the various steps for design process as outlined by Shigley.
3. With the help of diagram, explain any two Rapid Prototyping techniques.
4. Explain the general guidelines to be followed in DFM & DFA?
5. List some important DFM guide lines to be followed for moulding and forming
processes.
6. Compare the conventional product cycle with computer aided product cycle.
7. Explain the seven phases of Morphology of design.
8. Explain the function of CAD system and their applications in design process.
9. Discuss and explain the various steps of concurrent engineering.
10. Explain the various stages in Ohsuga model.

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 UNIT – II
PART- A

1. Define Geometric modeling.

2. Write down the three types of Geometric models.
3. List few mass properties.
4. List the general features of a solid modeler.
5. Write any four solid primitives.
6. Write any two Boolean operations.
7. What are the primitives of B– REP scheme?
8. List the basic entities used in surface modeling software.
9. State Euler rule for topological checking.
10. What are the types of parametric modeling?
11. Name the two types of feature based modeling technique.
12. Define sculptures surface.
13. What is DXF?
14. Define the term “Feature”.
15. Write down the applications of feature based models.
16. List any four modeling packages.
17. List the basic entities in CSG approach of solid modeling.
18. List any two disadvantages of surface modeling.
19. What is meant by IGES?
20. What is meant by GKS?

PART B
1. With neat sketch, explain in detail about the wire frame modeling.
2. With neat sketch, explain about the entities used in surface modeling.
3. Explain in detail about the CSG technique in 3D solid modeling.
4. Explain in detail about the B-rep technique in 3D solid modeling.
5. Explain briefly about the parametric modeling with examples.
6. Classify the graphics standards. Name some important standards used in plotting and
CAD data exchange.
7. Explain briefly the GKS and IGES system.
8. Explain two techniques followed in feature based modeling.
9. What is meant by topological consistency? Discuss the rules to be followed to get
geometrical valid solid models?
10. List the advantage & disadvantage of Surface & Solid Modeling.

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 UNIT – III
PART- A

1. Write down the classification of CNC machines based on feedback control.

2. Write down the classification of CNC machines based on control system features.
3. List the various areas where design changes are required in CNC machine.
4. What are the factors considered while designing the structure of a CNC machine?
5. List the two major type of spindle drives used in CNC machine tools.
6. What are the requirements of a good slideway system?
7. Write down the classification of ATC.
8. Describe shortly about the requirements of spindles for CNC machines.
9. Why is feedback necessary in machine tools?
10. List the broad classification of Feedback devices.
11. Classify the machining centers according to the spindle configuration.
12. What are the various types of DC motors used in a CNC machine tools?
13. Define the term Interpolation.
14. Write down the types of interpolators.
15. What are advantages of digital feedback devices over analog feedback devices?
16. What are the different types of Inductosyns?
17. Write any two advantages of laser interferometer.
18. Describe shortly about DNC.
19. What is meant by qualified tools?
20. What are the special features of work holding devices used in CNC machines?

PART B
1. Explain the functions of CNC control in machine tools?
2. With the help of block diagram, explain the closed loop control system in CNC machines.
3. Explain in detail about motion control system in CNC machines.
4. Discuss the methods used for position and velocity feedback in CNC machines.
5. Explain with neat sketch, the working principle of Recirculating Ball screws.
6. Discuss in detail about DNC.
7. Describe in detail about the work holding and tool holding devices of a CNC.
8. With neat sketch, explain the working principle of double gripper type ATC.
9. Describe the principle of working of Incremental rotary encoders.
10. Discuss in detail about tooling for CNC machines.

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 UNIT – IV
PART- A
1. Define the term “Group Technology”.
2. When the GT is applied in manufacturing industry?
3. What is mean by “Part family”?
4. Write any two Design attributes?
5. Write any two Manufacturing attributes?
6. List the methods of grouping the parts into families.
7. Write down the three categories of parts classification systems?
8. What is meant by “Monocode”?
9. Write any two examples of parts classification and coding system.
10. Write short notes on “Production flow analysis”?
11. Describe shortly about “cellular manufacturing”.
12. On what basis GT manufacturing cells are classified.
13. Classify the GT manufacturing cells.
14. What is meant by process planning?
15. Classify CAPP.
16. List any four advantages of process planning.
17. Write short notes on visual inspection methods in grouping of parts.
18. Define Generative approach.
19. Write down the factors considered for machine cell design?
20. What do you mean by CMPP?

PART – B

1. Explain the OPTIZ system of parts classification and coding.

2. Explain the MICLASS system of parts classification and coding.
3. List and explain the steps involved in Production Flow Analysis.
4. Explain in detail the process plan activity.
5. Explain in detail about machine cell design.
6. With the help of flow diagram, explain in detail about Variant type CAPP.
7. Discuss in detail about Generative type CAPP.
8. Discuss the applications and benefits of GT in detail.
9. Explain the concepts of part family with suitable illustration.
10. Explain the role of process planning in CAD/CAM integration.

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 UNIT – V
PART- A

1. What is meant by “Shop floor control”?

2. Write down the three phases of SFC.
3. Write down the three principal components of automatic identification technologies?
4. Define the term “FMS”.
5. Write short notes on random ordered FMS?
6. What is meant by in-line layout in FMS?
7. What is meant by loop layout in FMS?
8. What is meant by ladder layout in FMS?
9. What are the types of Bar code?
10. What is meant by Robot centered layout in FMS?
11. What are the ultimate purposes of Factory data collection system?
12. Write short notes on inventory control?
13. List any four automatic identification methods.
14. Write any four Bar code printing technologies.
15. Write any two application of computer control in FMS?
16. List any two benefits of computer control in FMS.
17. State the benefits of FMS.
18. What are the types of flexibility?
19. Name the types of voice recognition system.
20. What are the components of FMS?

PART – B

1. Explain in detail about the phases of shop floor control.

2. What is shop floor control? What are the functions of SFC?
3. What is meant by factory data collection system? Explain the various techniques used for
this purpose
4. Explain Bar-code technology?
5. List and explain the types of FMS layout.
6. Explain the FMS components in detail.
7. Explain in detail about FMS workstation.
8. Discuss in detail about the functions of material handling and storage system in FMS.
9. Write short notes on following
(1) Aggregate production planning (2) Master production planning
(3) MRP (4) Capacity planning
10. Discuss the applications, advantages and disadvantages of a FMS.

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