Course Code : MET 406 GTHS/RS – 19 / 7659

Eighth Semester B. E. ( Mechanical Engineering ) Examination

AUTOMATION IN PRODUCTION

Time : 3 Hours ] [ Max. Marks : 60

Instructions to Candidates :—
(1) All questions carry marks as indicated against them.
(2) Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions.
(3) Assume suitable data and illustrate answers with neat sketches.

1. (a) What are the objectives of automated flow line ? Explain different types
of the part feeding devices. 5 (CO 1)
(b) A 10 station transfer line is used to produce a component. The ideal cycle
time is 1.2 min, breakdown occurs with a frequency 0.12 breakdown / cycle
and average down time per line stop 7.0 min. The scrap rate is 6% and
starting casting for the component costs Rs. 3.60 each and it will cost
Rs. 60/ hour or Rs. 1 / min to operate the transfer line. Cutting tool cost
Rs. 0.60/ workpart.
Find :
(i) Production rate
(ii) No. of hours required to meet a demand of 1000 units.
(iii) Line efficiency
(iv) Cost per item produced on line. 5 (CO 1)

OR
2. Chart defines the precedence relationship and work element times for a new shop floor
model. Calculate minimum numbers of workstations required to minimize balance delay,
assuming one worker per station. The repositioning time is 0.1 min and uptime proportion
assumed to be 1.1 min. Construct the precedence diagram.
Work Te (min) Immediate Work Te (min) Immediate
Element Predecessors Element Predecessors
1 0.5 — 6 0.6 3
Contd.....

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 2 0.3 1 7 0.4 4 , 5
3 0.7 1 8 0.5 3 , 5
4 0.2 2 9 0.3 7 , 8
5 0.1 2 10 0.6 6 , 9
Assign the work elements to stations using LCR and RPW methods. Compare the balance
delay for the solutions. 10 (CO 1)

3. What is meant by interpolation algorithms in CNC programming ? Write the CNC part
program for the given work part as shown in figure. All dimensions are in mm.

10 (CO 2)

4. Answer any Two questions :—

(a) What are the different types of robot manipulator configurations ? Explain
with technical characteristics and applications. 5 (CO 3)
(b) What is the purpose of actuators in robotic system ? Explain the three
types of drives used in robot joints. 5 (CO 3)
(c) Describe the robot technical features for assembly robot with working of
RCC structure. 5 (CO 3)

5. (a) Discuss the following with reference to AGVS :—

(1) AGVS types and applications
(2) Traffic control and safety
(3) Vehicle acquisition distance. 5 (CO 4)

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 (b) The length of an AS / RS is 150 m and its height is 60 m. Horizontal
and vertical travel speeds are 80 m / min and 35 m / min respectively. The
P and D time is 0.80 min. Determine the average single – command and
dual – command transaction times for the storage system. What will be the
vertical travel speed that will make the system square – in – time ? For this
change, determine the expected single – command and dual – command transaction
times for the storage system. 5 (CO 4)

6. Answer any Two questions :—

(a) Describe the different inspection techniques used in modern industries ; also
explain the role of coordinate measuring machine in inspections. 5 (CO 5)
(b) Describe the concept of Group Technology in manufacturing. Explain product
flow analysis with rank order cluster algorithm. 5 (CO 5)
(c) What are the components of FMS ? Discuss in detail the technical planning
requisite for material handling system in FMS. 5 (CO 5)

7. (a) Explain different functional elements in CIM. 5 (CO 5)

(b) What is computer aided process planning ? Discuss the types in detail.
5 (CO 6)
OR

8. (a) How MRP differs with the capacity planning (CP) ? Explain the input files
in MRP. 5 (CO 6)
(b) Describe in detail working phases of shop floor control. 5 (CO 6)

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