Cad-Cam - Ittd1 - 2020
Cad-Cam - Ittd1 - 2020
Cad-Cam - Ittd1 - 2020
IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: DDT, PLANT, PRODUCTION
REQUIREMENTS
1. Computer loaded with AutoCAD R12 software or better.
2. Programming sheets.
3. Answer sheets.
4. G codes and M codes.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. Answer all questions.
2. Mark allocations are shown at the end of each question.
3. Answer question one on the computer and save it on the desktop as ITTD1_Q1.
4. Answer question 2 on programming sheets.
5. Answer questions 3 & 4 on answer sheets.
6. For any missing dimensions the candidate should give a reasonable assumption.
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QUESTION ONE (Refer to the Rocking Arm diagram) [40 marks]
QUESTION TWO
Using either absolute or incremental programming and the given specifications write a part
program to mill and drill the component shown in the Fig. below. The dimensions shown
provide the X, Y , Z data for the 10 mm wide and 8 mm deep slot and the 8 mm diameter and
12 mm deep holes. The Z datum (Z0) would be the top face of the workpiece. [30 marks]
QUESTION THREE
(a) State the main difference between the following numerically controlled machines:
i. NC machine and CNC machine [02 marks]
ii. CNC machine and Direct Numeric Control machine [02 marks]
(b) List any two advantages and two limitations of NC machines, CNC machines and
DNC machines. [12 marks]
(c) Briefly describe the following CNC machine tool programmed movements:
i. Tool length offset [02 marks]
ii. Diameter compensation [02 marks]
QUESTION 4
Good luck!!
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Preparatory codes (G-codes)
Code No. Function
G00 Rapid traverse positioning
G01 Linear interpolation
G02 Circular interpolation, clockwise (CW)
G03 Circular interpolation, counter clockwise (CCW)
G70 Programmable inch dimensions
G71 Programmable metric dimensions
G90 Absolute data input
G91 Incremental data input
G94 Feed/min
G95 Feed/rev
G96 Constant surface speed (m/min)
G97 Constant speed (rev/min)
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