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1. (a) Describe briefly the coordinate system used in Numerical Control. (10 marks)
(b) Explain briefly the tape format available in punched tape. (10 marks)

2. (a) What is computer aided part programming ? Explain the various steps involved. (12 marks)
(b) What are the functions of CNC ? Explain briefly. (8 marks)

3 (a) Explain the step involved in manual part programming. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss the most common types of tape coding systems used in the NC industry. (10 marks)

4 (a) Explain briefly the APT language. (8 marks)

(b) What is computer aided part programming ? Explain the various steps involved in this. (12 marks)

5). (a ) Describe the construction and working of machining center.

(b) Discuss the advantages of Computer assisted Part Programming.
( c ) What are AGVs. Discuss different types.
(d ). Write an NC programme to generate following profile in a CNC milling machine. (Various
assumptions may be made regarding the width of the path, selection of milling cutter) (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

6). (a )Explain different tool holding devices used in CNC machines.

(b) Write a programme to generate the following profile from a billet of length=110 mm and diameter
= 22 mm, in a CNC lathe.

(c) Discuss the features and characteristics of different types of tool holding devices in a CNC machine.
(d)Discuss different types of offline programming software for CNC machine. (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)
7 a. Write notes of five important M codes G codes used in part programming.
b. Discuss the format of a NC statement.
c. Describe the term CAP.
d. Write an NC program to generate following profile in a CNC milling machine. (Assumption may be
made regarding the original size of specimen).

(4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

8 a. Discuss different types of commands in an APT language.

b. Write a program to generate the following profile in a CNC lathe (Original size of the billet length=
120mm, diameter =22mm)

c. Discuss the features and characteristics of different types of tools used in CNC machining.
d. Discuss the features available in offline programming software for the simulation of a CNC machining
operation. (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)

9. The outline of the part in the figure is to be profile milled using a 20 mm dia end mill with two teeth.
Cutting speed is 125 m/min and feed is 0.1 mm/tooth. The part is 10 mm thick. Use the lower left
corner of the part as the origin in the X-Y axis system. The two holes in the part have already been
drilled and will be used for clamping the part during milling.
Write the manual part program in the word address format. Use absolute positioning. (20 marks)
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10. Write an APT program for profile milling of a part shown in Question 9. (20 marks)

11. Three holes of diameter 10 mm. each are to be drilled on a mild steel plate of length 200 mm.,
breadth 120 mm. Use the lower left corner of the part as the origin in the XY system. The co-ordinate
positions of the holes with respect to the origin are (40,25),(100,60) and (160,25) respectively. The
cutting speed is 50 m./min. and feed 0.06 mm./rev. Write a manual part program to drill the holes in
the word address format. Use absolute positioning. (20 marks)
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12. Write an APT part program to perform drilling of three holes on a mild steel plate. Use the part geometry
and machining data given in question 11. (20 marks)

13. (a) Write about the need of using ͞CAP͟? (5 marks)

(b) .Describe about preparatory function .Give at least five examples? (5 marks)
(c) .Write a part program a taper in a billet of 30mm dia and 40mm length. The taper must start from
the free end facing acting that end and must have the highest diameter of 28mm at the free end. Smallest
diameter 23mm is at a distance of 28mm and the same diameter should continue for another 8mm. The work
material is mild steel? (5+5=10marks)

14. (a) Explain CNC system with neat figure? (10 marks)
(b) . Describe about POINT , LINE , and PLANE geometric expression in APT? (5 marks)
(c) Explain the working of post process technology? (5 marks)

15. (a).what are steps preparing and executing NC programs? (5 marks)

(b). Explain NC co-ordinate system and axes? (5 marks)
 (c) Write a manual part program in word address format to machine the component shown in figure
form a rod of 20mm diameter .Assume the suitable machinery parameter. The work material is MS (10 marks)

16. (a) Explain the following APT programming:-

(i) Part surface
(ii) Drive surface
(iii) Check surface
(iv) Initial motion statement
(v) Intermediate motion statement (5x4=20 marks)
17. (a) Explain the different types of tape formats in N.C. systems (10 marks)
(b) Prepare a part programme (manual) for the job given in fig.17. (10 marks)

FIGURE.17.

18. (a) What are the different geometry commands used in computer aided part programme? (10 marks)
(b) Write a part programme in APT for the part shown in fig.18. (10 marks)
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19. (a) Distinguish between manual part programming and computer aided part programming. (10 marks)
(b) Write a manual part for the job given in Fig.19. (10 marks)

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Material: Al, Speed =800rpm , Feed=200mm/m2

20. (a). Explain:

(i) Geometry commands.
(ii) Post processor commands. (10 marks)
(b) Write a computer aided part programme for machining the job given in Fig.20. The cutter radius
compensation is stored in DO2. Z=0 at the top surface of the workpiece. (10 marks)
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