Code No: 5204AP R15

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech II Semester Examinations, January - 2020
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FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hrs Max.Marks:75
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Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B
consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries
10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
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Illustrate your answers with NEAT sketches wherever necessary.
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PART - A
5 × 5 Marks = 25
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1.a) Discuss the objectives of flexible manufacturing systems. [5]
b) Explain the primary functions of the sub-assembly/main assembly line control
computers. [5]
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c) What are the points to be kept in mind while evaluating and selecting software for
simulation? Explain. [5]
d) Explain the special Computer Aided Design considerations for FMS data preparation.
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[5]
e) What are the advantages and limitations of Preventive Maintenance? [5]

PART - B
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5 × 10 Marks = 50

2.a) What are the types of flexibilities in flexible manufacturing systems, and what are the
different types of flexible manufacturing systems? Explain.
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b) Discuss the various approaches to schedule the manufacture of parts to a system. [5+5]
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3.a) Discuss some of the practical applications of flexible manufacturing systems.
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b) Write a note on the FMS design problems and the ways to solve them. [5+5]
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4.a) Explain, with a diagram, a general hierarchical model which shows functional
manufacturing levels using computerized control of an industrial control system.
b) Explain the functions of Supervisory computer in flexible manufacturing systems. [5+5]
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5.a) What are the categories into which the functions performed by the FMS computer
control system can be grouped? Explain.
b) How do the Supervisory Distributed Computer Control Systems help in controlling the
functions of flexible manufacturing systems? Explain. [5+5]
 6.a) Explain the following features which are relevant while selecting software for
simulation : Model-building features, Animation and Layout features.
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b) Distinguish briefly between the following general-purpose simulation packages:
Arena, Extend. [5+5]
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7. Ambulances are dispatched at the rate one every 15 ± 10 minutes. 15% of the calls are
false alarms which require 12 ± 2 minutes to complete. All other calls can be of two
types. The first type are classified as serious, which constitute 15% of the non-false
alarms, and take 25 ± 5 minutes to complete. The remaining calls take 20 ± 10 minutes
to complete. Assume that there are a very large number of available ambulances, and
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that any number can be on call at any time. Simulate the system for 500 calls to be
completed. [10]
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8.a) What is a Data Flow model? Explain with an example. Explain the components and
levels of Data Flow diagram.
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b) Explain the following characteristics of JIT system: Pull method of materials flow,
Small lot sizes, and Uniform work station loads. [5+5]
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9.a) Discuss the Computer Aided Manufacturing considerations when planning for flexible
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manufacturing systems.
b) How do the flexible manufacturing systems compare with just-in-time production
systems? Compare and contrast both. [5+5]
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10.a) What is Kanban system? Distinguish between Single-Card Kanban and Dual-Card
Kanban.
b) Define ‘Preventive maintenance’. Explain the objectives and effects of maintenance.
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[5+5]
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11.a) Discuss the elements, features or steps to be adhered to in a well-conceived preventive
maintenance programme.
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b) What are the purposes served by Kanban system? Explain the use of Dual-Card Kanban
for Milling and Drilling processes. [5+5]
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