Register Number

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul – 624 622.

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

First Serial Test ∷ 2023-24∷ODD semester

B.E MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Max. Marks: 100

Semester V <R2021> Date:29-08-2023
SLOT : FN
CME340 CAD/CAM Time : 3 Hrs

BL1 -Remembering BL3 -Applying BL5 –Evaluating

Blooms Taxonomy Levels (BL)
BL2 -Understanding BL4 –Analyzing BL6 –Creating

Marks
No Part–A: Answer ALL Questions. 10x 2 = 20 Marks

CO
BL
1 Define the term “Projection”. 2 BL1 CO1
2 What do you understand from scales? 2 BL2 CO1
3 Draw any four symbols with name used in GD & T. 2 BL2 CO1
4 What is the use of Drawing grid. 2 BL2 CO1
5 Give the example for Broken section view. 2 BL2 CO2
6 Draw the layout of title block. 2 BL1 CO2
7 What is the use of BOM creation? 2 BL2 CO2
8 Discuss the importance ballooning of 2D drawing for inspection reporting. 2 BL2 CO2
9 Differentiate: 2D to 3D and 3D to 2D. 2 BL2 CO3
10 Write the advantages of tree features in 3D modeling. 2 BL1 CO3
Part–B: Answer ALL Questions. 5 x 13 = 65 Marks
Discuss in detail about GD & T and its 14 symbols with their characteristics. 13 BL2 CO1
A
11 (OR)
Explain the scope of customer specific requirements in design. 13 BL2 CO1
B
Discuss in details about understanding of projections. 13 BL2 CO1
A
12 (OR)
Briefly discuss about title block reading & Revision / ECN status of drawing. 13 BL2 CO1
B
Give explanation with example for Projections views: BL2 CO2
(i) Orthographic views 7
A (ii) Axillary views 6
13
(OR)
Discuss in detail about Ballooning of 2D drawing and its features for Inspection reporting. 13 BL2 CO2
B
What is the need of Half Section views, Broken Section view & Offset Section view in drafting. Explain 13 BL2 CO2
A with example.
14 (OR)
Give the step-by-step procedure to create BOM Creation & Notes creation in drafting. 13 BL2 CO2
B

15 A Discuss about Conversion of Views – 2D to 3D & 3D to 2D. 13 BL2 CO3

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 (OR)
What do you understand about Parametric and Non-Parametric Modeling. 13 BL2 CO3
B

Part–C: Answer ALL Questions. 1 x 15 = 15 Marks

Give your answers of basic CAD Interview Questions to become a design engineer career as Freshers: CO1,
CO2,
5*
1. Why did you choose a career in CAD? CO3
3
2. What is CAD, and why is it important in engineering design? BL5
A =
3. What are the primary advantages of using CAD over traditional manual drafting?
15
16 4. What is the purpose of a CAD library or parts catalog?
5. What are the advantages of using CAD software with parametric modeling capabilities?

(OR)
Write down the importance of tree features used in 3D modeling with suitable example. 15 BL3 CO3
B

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