Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2019 Winter 7th Sem New 2172506 Flexible Manufacturing System Question Paper

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Subject Code: 2172506

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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BE - SEMESTER- VII (New) EXAMINATION — WINTER 2019
Subject Name: Flexible Manufacturing System
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM
Total Marks: 70
Date: 30/11/2019

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Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define FMS and enlist the limitations of conventional manufacturing. [03]

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(b) Enlist types of flexibilities associated with FMS by suitable example of each. [04]
(c) Discuss components of FMS and their integration in the data processing system. [07]

Q.2 (a) Enlist the principle objectives of FMS. [03]
(b) Give the classification of manufacturing cell. [04]
(c) Explain the need, benefits and limitation of FMS in industry. [07]

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(c) Explain unattended machining in any food processing unit. [07]

Q.3 (a) State the application of turning and machining centres. [03]
(b) Explain automated features and capabilities of turning centres. [04]
(c) Define Group Technology and state the objectives and benefits derived from Group Technology. [07]

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Q.3 (a) Explain the operation performed on turning centres. [03]
(b) Discuss the programming options in machining centres. [04]
(c) Discuss a case study on the implementation of the GT concept in the fabrication sector with necessary sketch. [07]

Q.4 (a) What is the importance of cleaning and deburring in automated manufacturing? [03]

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(b) Discuss deburring station with its operation description. [04]
(c) Compare horizontal and vertical turning centres with neat sketch. [07]

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Q.4 (a) Explain wash station with its operation description. [03]
(b) State the importance of CMM to flexible cells and systems. [04]

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(c) Draw the schematic sketch of CMM and explain its working principle. [07]

Q.5 (a) State the advantages and disadvantages of AGVs. [03]
(b) Classify and describe tool strategies in details. [04]
(c) Define AGV and elaborate the types of AGVs. [07]

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Q.5 (a) Differentiate between conventional and automated storage system. [03]
(b) Briefly explains tool management in FMS. [04]
(c) Discuss the numbers of phases required for FMS implementation. [07]

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