ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

UNIT I 1. Compare single spindle and multi-spindle automatic lathes. 2. Explain the working principle of rotary indexing table transfer machine with a neat sketch. 3. With a neat sketch explain the working of Swiss type automatic lathe. 4. Explain the different types of conveyer systems in material handling. 5. What is hard automations? 6. What is principle of single spindle automatic lathe? Explain with diagram. 7. What is the difference between Swiss type and single spindle automatic lathe (any two) 8. What are the types of automated lines? 9. What are transfer machines? Explain table type transfer machines with a neat sketch.

UNIT II 1. What is tool change cycle? Explain tool selection and tool transfer in ATC. 2. Distinguish between Direct Numerical Control and Distributed Numerical Control with a neat sketch. 3. Compare machining centers and turning centers. 4. List the advantages and applications of CNC. 5. Describe the importance of automatic tool changer (ATC) in NC Machines. 6. Classify the NC machines and list their applications and advantages in automation.

UNIT III 1. What is dwell? Explain its function on how it is specified in part program? 2. Write short notes on G codes and M codes. 3. What type of knowledge should a CNC programmers have for developing the program? 4. What are the limitations of cutter radius compensation? 5. What are the differences between manual and computerized NC programming? 6. What is the use of Simulation in NC programming? 7. What are the languages used in NC programming? 8. Explain the types of statements in the APT language with an example.

UNIT IV 1. What are the reasons for the successful application of robots in manufacturing Industries? 2. What is Automated Storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS)? List the possible objectives for automating storage operations. 3. What is machine Vision? List the applications. 4. List the different types of Automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS) with its applications. 5. What are end effectors? 6. Write short notes on the following. (i) Positive sensors. (ii) Velocity sensors. 7. What is Machine Vision? 8. What are the applications of Machine Vision in manufacturing?

UNIT V 1. Why is Group Technology more important in the present manufacturing scenarios? 2. List and explain the different components used in FMS in detail. 3. What is cellular manufacturing? List the typical objective of cellular manufacturing. 4. Are Lean and Agile Technology different? Compare Lean production and Agile manufacturing attributes. 5. Explain the concept of Group Technology. 6. What is Cellular Manufacturing? Mention its applications. 7. State the differences between Lean and Agile Manufacturing.