Cad-Cam - Ittd1 - 2020

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NATIONAL DIPLOMA

IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: DDT, PLANT, PRODUCTION

SUBJECT: CAD/CAM PAPER No.: 546/15/S02

TITLE: ITTD 1 DATE: 22 MAY 2020

DURATION: 3 Hrs MODE: Unsupervised

Nov 2020 & Mar 2021 Coursework

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.

Student’s Name: Course: ND in Mechanical Engineering:


Question No. One Two Three Four Total %
Marks
Actual Mark
Possible Mark 40 30 20 10 100
Total Marks
Lecturer: Chikara M (Mr.) Lecturer’s Sign.: Date:

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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

b) Briefly describe the following CNC data methods:


i. Manual Data Input (MDI) [03 marks]
ii. Conversational Data Input [03 marks]
c) Briefly explain the following in context of Numerically Controlled machines:
i. Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) [02 marks]
ii. ASCII [02 marks]

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)

Miscellaneous codes (M-codes)


Code No. Function
M00 Program stop
M01 Optional stop
M02 End program (once off)
M03 Spindle on, clockwise
M04 Spindle on, counter-clockwise
M05 Spindle off
M06 Tool change
M07 Mist coolant on
M08 Flood coolant on
M09 Coolant off
M30 End program (repeat)

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