Code No: 53228/MT

NR
M.Tech. – II Semester Regular Examinations, September, 2008

COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS PLANNING

(CAD/CAM)

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) Explain the conventional (or) traditional process planning.

b) What are the limitations of conventional process planning?

2.a) Explain generative CAPP with a block diagram. Enumerate its

advantages.
b) Explain the role of inference engine in generative CAPP.

3.a) Explain retrieval CAAP system. List out its merits and
applications.
b) Describe the structure of retrieval CAAP system.

4.a) What are the reasons for optimal selection of machining

parameters?
b) Explain the effect of machining parameters on production rate,
cost and surface quality.

5. Describe any two quantitative methods for optimal selection of

manufacturing sequence.

6.a) What is the importance of manufacturing tolerances and design

tolerances?
b) Explain the sequential approach of design and manufacturing
tolerances.

7. Explain the quantitative methods for the generation of tool path.

8.a) Explain the selection criteria of CAAP system.

b) Explain the capacity planning system.

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