MANUFACTURING LAB ESSAY QUESTIONS

FOR EXAMINATION

1) a) Distinguish between automation and robot? 1.1 2

b) Why robots are to be applied in industries? 1.2-6

2) a) Write the present and future applications of robots used in industries?1.11 29

b) Write the main characteristics of robot application in industry?1.10 27

3) a) What are the Laws of Robotics? What are the Thumb Rules on the decision of a
robot usage?1.6 20
b) Discuss about various special purpose robots?1.15 31
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come
to harm.
2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would
conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with
the First or Second Law.

4) a) Give comparison of CAD/CAM and robotics? 1.1 3

b) Classify robots based on the co-ordinate system and control system with neat
diagram?1.12 30

5) a) What is work envelope? Show the work envelope of

i) SCARA robot ii) Cartesian robot iii) articulated robot iv) Cylindrical robot
b) What is the difference between standard servo and feed forward servo?

6) a) Explain the architecture of the following robots 1.17 34

i) jointed arm robot ii) Cartesian robot iii) cylindrical robot iv) spherical robot
b) With the help of line diagram show basic components of a robot connected to a
system? 1.17 33

7) a) Explain the terms resolution, payload, repeatability, degrees of freedom and

accuracy of a manipulator?1.19 36
b) Explain various types of joints used in robots? Write the basic rotation matrix
for X, Y, Z axis?

8) a) Sketch and explain general linkage mechanisms for mechanical grippers? 1.25
44
b) Give comparison of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic types of locomotion
devices? 1.29 48

9) a) Explain Roll-Pitch-Yaw (RPY) transformation with an example? 2.1 3

b) What are the design considerations of gripper selection? 1.22 41

10) Write the steps involved in deriving forward kinematics for any manipulator
based on D-H convection?2.33 35
11) a) Explain about the global, local and world co-ordinate systems?
b) Explain the use of robots in inspection of parts?

12) a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of actuators used
in robotics?4.25
b) Write a brief notes on feed back components?

13) a) Differentiate stepper motor and D.C motor drives of a robot? 5

b) Explain the position sensors used in robotics?

14) a) What are the general considerations in selecting a robot for material handling?
5,3
b) Explain the encoders used in robots? photo

15) a) Discuss the application of robot in spray painting and assembly operations?5.7
b) How do you control the environmental factors for the CNC machines?
Describe the functions of G; codes and M codes?

16) a) Explain the use and requirements of robots in inspection of parts?5.10

b) Describe material handling operations?5,3

17) a) Explain how you select a PLC and give specifications of typical PLC.
b) Write short notes on jump control, timers, internal relays and counters in PLC

18) a) Explain how a PLC can be used to handle an analogue input/output

b) What is the role of sensors in car engine management system? With block
diagram.

19) a) What are the advantages of using a microprocessor in the place of a mechanical
controller for a carburetor of an automobile?
b) Explain the mechatronics systems used in an automatic camera with a neat
block diagram.

20) a) Discus in detail the mechatronic application of automatic washing machine.

b) Discuss in detail the mechatronic application of automatic car park barrier
system. Mention the sensors and actuators used for each control.

21) a) Explain the design features of CNC tooling and Automatic tool changer (ATC)?
b) Explain work holding devices used for CNC machines?

22) a) Define Automation. What are the different types of automation ? Compare hard
automation and soft automation?
b) Define CAPP systems and CMM?

23) a) Write about the approaches to be followed to achieve the goals of JIT?
b) Explain the various data required for a product data management system?

24) a) Describe the types of electrical drives used for speed and feed control in CNC
machine tools?
b) Explain constructional features of linear slides of CNC machines?
25) a) What is the use of adaptive control in CNC Machining? Describe with neat
sketch. Also describe its types?
b) What is Die sinking operation? Explain and draw neat sketch wherever
possible.