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Code No: D109113304

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations March 2010
DESIGN FOR MANUFCTURING AND ASSEMBLY
(COMMON TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, CAD-CAM,
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING)
Time: 3hours
Max.Marks:60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1. a)
b)

Discuss the different steps in a design process.

Explain the inter-relationship of material selection with process selection.

2. a)

With a suitable example, explain the redesign concept in machining a part. Bring
out clearly the benefits of the redesign.
Explain the concept of design for machining ease. Illustrate your answer with
suitable examples.

b)

3. a)
b)

Discuss at least five design examples for better manufacturability of sand

castings. Bring out clearly the improvements in the modified designs.
Discuss the use of solidification simulation models in casting design.

4. a)
b)

Discuss the effects of thermal stresses in welded joints. How are they minimized?
Explain the important design considerations for brazed joints.

5. a)

Explain the various design factors for closed die forgings with respect to the
location of parting line of dies.
Discuss the design principles for punching and bending operations.

b)
6. a)
b)

Discuss the social effects of automation.

What is operator-paced free transfer machine? Explain its working.

7. a)
b)

Explain the DFA classification system for manual insertion and fastening.
Discuss the effects of part thickness and size on handling time.

8.

Write short notes on:

a)
Process selection charts.
b)
Estimation of insertion time in assembly.
c)
Component design for blanking.

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R09

Code No: C3304, C0404, C5204

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M. Tech I- Semester Supplementary Examinations September, 2010
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY
(COMMON TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, CAD/CAM, DESIGN
FOR MANUFACTURING)

Time: 3hours

Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a)
b)

Discuss the general design principles for manufacturability.

Write a note on the design recommendations for minimizing the material-related
costs.

2.a)

Discuss at least five design examples for good machining. Explain clearly the
improvements and their significance in the modified designs.
What are process selection charts? How are they used?

b)
3.a)
b)

Discuss the product design of sand castings for economical moulding.

Write a note on casting tolerances.

4.a)
b)

Discuss the general design guidelines for weldments.

Explain the component design for blanking with suitable examples.

5.a)
b)

Distinguish between the design principles for blanking and deep Drawing.
Discuss the important design guidelines and examples for extrusions.

6.a)
b)

Write a note on the choice of the assemble method.

Distinguish between continuous transfer and intermittent transfer types of
automatic assembly transfer systems.

7.a)
b)

Discuss the general design guidelines for manual assembly.

Explain the DFA classification system for manual handling.

8.

Write short notes on

a)
Keeler-Goodman forming limit diagram
b)
Effect of part symmetry on handling time
c)
Design of brazed joints.

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R09

Code No: C3304, C0404, C5204

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I - Semester Examinations, March/April -2011
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY
(ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, CAD/CAM, DESIGN FOR
MANUFACTURING)
Time: 3hours
Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1.(a) Draw the schematic diagram of the basic elements of a design process and explain
them briefly.
(b) Distinguish between design for manufacturing and detailed design explaining the
various terms involved.
[12]
2.(a) As a design engineer discuss the relationship between material selection and process
selection for a given component.
(b) With an example explain process selection chart, state the advantages of this chart.
[12]
3.(a) Explain with a suitable example the steps in improving the design of a component
from the point of view of machining.
(b) Discuss the general design guidelines for drilling.
[12]
4.(a) Explain the importance of solidification simulation in casting design?
(b) Compare product design rules for sand casting with general design rules?

[12]

5.(a) Explain the chief factors in the design of a weldment.

(b) Discuss the effects of thermal stresses in welding.

[12]

6.(a) With a neat sketch explain design of closed die forging design and drop forging die
design?
(b) Explain various material s used for forging dies with their advantages.
[12]
7.(a) Discuss the important design recommendations for joining of plastics.
(b) Explain the design considerations for regard to important mechanical properties.
[12]
8. Explain the following operations with their applications?
i) Punching
ii) Bending
iii) Blanking
iv) Deep Drawing
[12]

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R09

Code No: C3304, C0404

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I - Semester Examinations, October/November-2011
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY
(COMMON TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hours
Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1.a)
b)

State and explain the rules for design for manufacturing.

Explain the concept of creative design and design for economical production.
[12]

2.a)

Explain with a suitable example the steps in improving the design of a component
from the point of view of machining.
Discuss the general design guidelines for drilling.
[12]

b)
3.a)
b)

4.a)
b)

How design for machining process is different from casting process? Explain with
an example.
Explain the procedure of maintaining dimensional tolerance in manufacturing.
[12]
Explain with a suitable sketch the general design recommendations for sand
casting process.
Explain about hot iso-static pressing and its significance in casting design.
[12]

5.a)
b)

Explain the factors to be considered for selection of welding in product design.

Explain various pre and post treatments of welded joints.
[12]

6.a)
b)

Explain the important design recommendations for closed-die forging process.

Discuss the important design considerations for extrusion process.
[12]

7.a)

What are the requirements of injection moulding die?what materials are used to
manufacture injection moulding die?
Explain visco-elastic and creep behaviour in plastics and compare them with
metals.
[12]

b)

8.

Write short notes on any three of the following

a)
Solidification simulation programs for sand castings
b)
Pre and post heat treatment of welds
c)
Creativity in design
d)
Visco-elastic behaviour of plastics.

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R09

Code No: C3304, C0404, C5204

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.TECH I SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/MAY-2012
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY
(COMMON TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, CAD/CAM, DESIGN FOR
MANUFACTURING)

Time: 3hours

Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a)
b)

Distinguish between design for manufacturing and detailed design explaining the
various terms involved.
The factors of material selection will influence both design and manufacture.
Justify the statement by considering various factors.

2.a)
b)

What are the general design recommendations for drilled parts?

Explain with a suitable example the steps in improving the design of a
component from the point of view of machining.

3.a)
b)

Discuss the general design considerations for casting process.

Enumerate design rules and guidelines applicable to casting tolerances.

4.a)
b)

Discuss the various factors that are to be considered in the design of weldments.
Explain the thermal stresses effect on the welded joints.

5.a)
b)

Explain the Keeler Goodman Forming Line Diagram.

Discuss the Design guidelines for extruded sections.

6.

Explain continuous transfer system in automatic assembly. What are the

advantages and disadvantages of continuous transfer system? List the
applications.

7.a)
b)

Describe the general important considerations for choice of assembly methods.

How to differentiate between indexing and free transfer machine on the basis of
production time

8.

Discuss the effect of the following parameters on the handling time:

a) Part Symmetry
b) Part Thickness
c) Part Weight
d) Part Size

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