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AMIE “Section A” Winter FDM Exam Question Paper

FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING (AN 201/AD 301)
Answer FIVE questions, taking ANY TWO from Group A,
ANY TWO from Group B and ALL from Group C.

Group A
1. (a) Explain the term ‘design’. Enumerate the various steps Involved in design process. Explain these in brief. (2+2+4)
. (b) Distinguish clearly the terms ‘Need Identification’, ‘Need Statement’ and ‘Need Analysis’. (2+2+2)
. (c) Explain ‘creativity’ and ‘creative processes. Explain why one should not have mental set to become creative. (3+3)

2. (a) What do you mean by ‘standards of performance’? Enumerate the factors affecting this. Explain these . factors in brief. (2+2+4)
(b) What do you understand by specifications? At what stage these should be defined during the process of
Product development? Explain. (2+1+3)
(c) Explain ‘Evaluation’ and ‘Evolution’ in the design process. (3+3)

3 (a) Explain ‘Morphological approach’. Enumerate the phases of morphology of design. Explain these in brief. (2+3+3)
(b) Describe the methods of achieving reliability. Compare the reliability of systems with components in series and
components in parallel. (3+3)
(c) How will you organize and communicate the design?(3+3)

4 (a) Write down the objectives of design for manufacturing, Enumerate the points to be observed while designing for
‘Casting’ and ‘Easier Machining’? (2+3+3)

(b) Name the sand moulding methods. Describe these in brief with the help of figures. What is directional solidification?
(2+3+2)

(c) Explain permanent mould casting processes. (5)

Group B
5 (a) With the help of figures, explain the following for a single Point cutting tool:
(i) Rake angle, (ii) clearance angle, (iii) Cutting angle, (iv) Nose Radius and (v) Tool signature (1x5)

(b) Name different types of chips. Explain their formation. What is chip breaker? (2+4+2)

(c) Describe the working of a drilling machine. What Specifications are needed to purchase this machine. (5+2)


6 (a) What is surface grinder? Under what conditions the use of This machine is recommended? (4+2) machining. State its applications. What is Electrolyte and explain its role? (4+2+2)

(b) Describe, with a neat sketch, the working principle of Electro chemical

(c) What are the advantages of welding joint over other joints? Explain oxy-acetylene gas welding procedure. (2+4)

7 (a) Discuss the application of the following in manufacturing
(i) group technology, (ii) simulation (iii) database management. (2+2+2)
(b) In the present business scenario, the integration of commercial, economic and technological aspects is
essential. Justify the statement. (8)
(c) Discuss the application of the information technology in the integration of business and technological aspects. (6)

8 (a) Explain the available better features in ‘computer aided Process planning (CAPP)’ over the ‘conventional process
planning approach.’ How does CAPP help in selection of machine tools? (6+2)
(b) Describe the role of integration of ‘product’ and ‘process design’ for economic manufacturing. (6)
(c) What for an ‘automated guided vehicle (AVG)’ is used? Describe the role of sensors in controllers. (3+3)
Group C

9 (A) Explain the following in brief: (2x6)
(i) Economic feasibility and utility,(ii) Permanent Mould Casting,(iii) Tool- work interaction ,(iv) System concept
(v) Robots, (vi) Recyclability.
(B) Select the correct answer out of the alternative choices Of the following: (1x8)
i) Cores are used to
a) make desired recess in castings, b) strengthen moulding sand ,c) support loose pieces ,d) remove pattern easily
(ii) Shell moulding process requires
a) wooden patterns, b) sand patterns c) plastic patterns, d) metal patterns
(iii) In arc welding, eyes need to be protected against
a) intense glare ,b) infra-red rays only ,c) ultraviolet rays only ,d) both infra-red and ultraviolet rays
(iv) The gases used in tungsten inert gas welding are
a) hydrogen and oxygen, b) argon and helium ,c) Argon and neon ,d) helium and neon.
( v) Laser is produced by
a) graphite ,b) emerald ,c) ruby ,d) diamond.
(vi) Production of contours in flat blanks is termed as
a) blanking ,b) piercing, c) perforating, d) punching.
(vii) For ferrous materials, the helix angle of drill is taken as
a) 30° ,b) 45°, c) 60°, d) 90°.
(viii) The front rake required to machine brass by HSS tool is
a) 15° b) 10° c) 5° d) 0°.