Code No: RR411402 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
PRODUCT DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Sketch and explain the orientation system for washers in a vibratory bowl feeder.
[16]

2. Derive the expression for maximum feed rate for external gate feeder. [16]

3. (a) Explain the use of carriers in an industry. [6]

(b) With neat diagram explain the mechanism of rotary indexing machine. [10]

4. Draw and explain the selection of automatic insertion situation table. [16]

5. (a) Define the following terms: [8]

i. Manual Assembly line.
ii. Manning level
iii. Starving in manual work transport.
iv. Blocked in manual work trasport.
(b) Discuss the difference between the work centre and work station. [4]
(c) What do mean by synchronour transport system and assynchronous transport
system in manual assembly line. [4]

6. (a) What meant by the term MTM in time mesurement system. Discuss the types
of orientations considered in MTM. [8]
(b) List out the design features that significantly affect manual fastening times.
[8]

7. (a) Derive the empirical expression to estimate the manual insertion time. [8]
(b) Write the conclusions drawn from effects of chamfer design on insertion oper-
ation. [8]

8. (a) What is the main objective of feasibility study result on automatic assembly.
[8]
(b) What are the main objectives of feasibility study of automatic assembly. [8]

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Code No: RR411402 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
PRODUCT DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Sketch and explain spiral elevators. [8]

(b) Sketch and explain the Balanced vibratory feeder. [8]

2. (a) What are the advantages of automatic assembly? [8]

(b) How the productivity of manufacturing company is increased by application
of automatic assembly. [8]

3. (a) Write short notes on operator-paced free transfer machine. [8]

(b) Explain the role of operator in transferring the parts in automated industry.
[8]

4. What are the recommendations and principles that can be applied in product design
to facililate automated assembly. [16]

5. (a) Define the following terms: [8]

i. Manual Assembly line.
ii. Manning level
iii. Starving in manual work transport.
iv. Blocked in manual work trasport.
(b) Discuss the difference between the work centre and work station. [4]
(c) What do mean by synchronour transport system and assynchronous transport
system in manual assembly line. [4]

6. Define the term total angle of symmetry. Discuss the effect of total angle of sym-
metry on the time required to handle a part. [16]

7. (a) Sketch and explain the use of kinematic design principles. [8]
(b) Discuss the conclusion drawn from effect of chamfer design on insertion time.
[8]

8. (a) Why non-synchronous machine always gives a higher production rate than
equivalent indexing machines. [8]
(b) Discuss the effect of parts quality on downtime. [8]

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Code No: RR411402 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
PRODUCT DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Sketch and explain spiral elevators. [8]

(b) Sketch and explain the Balanced vibratory feeder. [8]

2. (a) Discuss briefly about reciprocating-fork hopper feeder. [8]

(b) Write short notes about mechanical feeders. [8]

3. (a) Explain the difference between manual assembly and automatic assembly
transfer system. [8]
(b) Describe briefly cross-over cam indexing unit. [8]

4. (a) List out the favourable points to be considered in automatic handling of prod-
uct. [8]
(b) List out the benefits of automation of product design. [8]

5. What are the important consideration to be considered by the designers of a manual

assembly line. [16]

6. (a) List out the features affecting manual handling time significantly. [8]
(b) Explain briefly the classification system for first digit in assemblycode in man-
ual handling process. [8]

7. (a) Derive the empirical expression to estimate the manual insertion time. [8]
(b) Write the conclusions drawn from effects of chamfer design on insertion oper-
ation. [8]

8. (a) Briefly compare the total equipment cost for free transfer machine and index-
ing machines. [8]
(b) What are the different circumstances under which any workhead on a free-
transfer assembly machine will be forced to stop. [8]

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Code No: RR411402 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
PRODUCT DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Sketch and explain spiral elevators. [8]

(b) Sketch and explain the Balanced vibratory feeder. [8]

2. Briefly discuss the historical development of the assembly process. [16]

3. (a) Write short notes on operator-paced free transfer machine. [8]

(b) Explain the role of operator in transferring the parts in automated industry.
[8]

4. (a) List out the favourable points to be considered in automatic handling of prod-
uct. [8]
(b) List out the benefits of automation of product design. [8]

5. What are goals to be achieved by the manual and automated assembly design
function by the simplest and lowest cost. [16]

6. (a) List out the features affecting manual handling time significantly. [8]
(b) Explain briefly the classification system for first digit in assemblycode in man-
ual handling process. [8]

7. (a) Deduce the empirical expression to estimate the manual insertion time. [8]
(b) Sketch and explain the kinematic design principles in manual assembly. [8]

8. (a) What are conclusions drawn from the graph showing cost of assembly versus
quality of level of parts. [8]
(b) What are the different circumstances that forced to stop any workhead on a
free-transfer assembly. [8]

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