Reg.

no:

DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COIMBATORE

Exam Date : 11.09.2023 (A.N) Duration : 90 Minutes

Type of Test: INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TEST - I Department : MECH
Subject : GE8793 – Process Planning and Cost Estimation Academic Year : 2023-2024
Year/ Sem : IV/VII Maximum Marks: 50

Answer ALL Questions K

Marks COs level
PART-A (5 X 2 = 10 Marks)
1. What is meant by process planning? 2 CO1 K1

2. What are the basic elements of jigs and fixtures? 2 CO1 K1

3. State the parameters considered for material selection. 2 CO2 K1

4. What is meant by process capability? 2 CO2 K2

2 CO2
5. What is CAPP? K2

PART B (2 X 13= 26 Marks)

6.A Explain the two approaches commonly used in CAPP system. 13 CO1 K1

(OR)

6.B Explain the list the information required for process planning 13 CO1 K1

7.A What is inspection? Write briefly about the different methods of inspection 13
CO2 K2
followed in industries.
(OR)
7.B Explain the factors to be considered in selection of process parameters.
CO2 K2
13

PART C (1 X14 = 14 Marks)

8.A Discuss the factors that are taken into account in process Selection and equipment
selection CO1 K2
14

(OR)
8.B Following are the information on two machines. CO1 K2
Find the break even quantity for a job which can be produced on either of the machines. 14
Also comment about the choice of machine based on break-even quantity.
S.No Item Capstan Lathe Automatic (Single
Spindle)
1. Tooling cost Rs.300 Rs.300
2. Cost of cams - Rs.1500
3. Material cost per Rs.2.50 Rs.2.50
piece
4. Operating labour Rs.20 per hour Rs.80 per hour
 cost
5. Cycle time per 5 min 1 min
piece
6. Setting up labour Rs.20/Hour Rs.20/Hour
cost
7. Setting up time 1 Hour 8 Hour
8. Machine overheads 300% of (4) 1000% of (4)

(Setting and
Operation)

Prepared by Verified By
R.ARUL HoD
AP/MECH