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Code No: 5404AP R17

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M. Tech II Semester Examinations, July/August – 2021
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
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Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) What are the benefits of FMS? Explain the need of FMS in modern manufacturing
environment?
b) Explain Planning and control of flexible manufacturing systems. [8+7]
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2. Provide the hierarchy of computer control in manufacturing system and explain different
levels in hierarchy. [15]
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3.a) Discuss input and output analysis in FMS simulation with a case study.
b) Discuss about the functional specifications briefly for the selection of software in FMS.
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[8+7]

4. What is just in time technique? Explain different strategies for eliminating waste by using
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just in time. [15]

5. What is Preventive Maintenance? What is the need of a Preventive Maintenance system?

Discuss the advantages and limitations of a preventive Maintenance system. [15]
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6.a) How is knowledge-based scheduling applied to FMS?
b) Is FMS economic? Justify. [8+7]
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7.a) How can you handle typical data handled in FMS? Explain their role in detail.
b) What is the scope for FMS in manufacturing today? [10+5]
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8. What are the different tool allocation policies in FMS? Explain any one tooling policy.
[15]
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