[Nov-12]

[EURME-734]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Mechanical Engineering
VII SEMESTER
MODERN MANUFACTURING METHODS
(Effective from the admitted batch 2008–09)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. a) Explain adaptive control as it pertains to numerical control 6
b) How do you achieve Adaptive Control Constraint (ACC) in
milling process? Explain in detail 6
OR
2. a) What is Adaptive Control Optimization (ACO)? How is it used
in CNC machines? 6
b) Mention the merits of adaptive control system 6
UNIT-II
3. a) What are the benefits of Just In Time Production? Why is it
called a Pull system? 6
b) In order to achieve the goals of JIT, give the approaches to be
followed 6
OR
4. a) What are the seven wastes in manufacturing plants? Give a
brief description 8
b) List out the benefits and effects of JIT production 4

UNIT-III
5. a) Summarize the Rapid Prototyping processes and the materials
which can be used for them 8
 b) Give the details of any one of the RP processes you are familiar
with 4
OR
6. a) What are the approaches for synthesis of Nano-materials?
Explain 6
b) Write down the applications of Nano-technology 6
UNIT-IV
7. a) Briefly describe about the wire guidance used in Automated
Guided Vehicle movement 6
b) What are the parameters to be considered for designing the
number of AGVs in a system 6
OR
8. a) What are the various types of motion control possible in robots? 4
b) What factors have led to the development of AGVs? Do they
have any disadvantages? Explain your answer 8
UNIT-V
9. a) What are the essential elements of database for simulation of
manufacturing systems? Explain 6
b) What is the need of simulation in manufacturing? 6
OR
10. a) What are the elements of simulation? Explain the simulation
structure with the help of a schematic diagram 6
b) Explain about Flow Shop System and Job Shop System 6

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