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JNTU B.Tech IV AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING Previous Question Paper (June - 2024 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
What are the principles of automation?
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The principles of automation, often referred to as the USA principle, are: Understand the existing process, Simplify the process by eliminating unnecessary steps, and Automate the simplified process.
Write any three difference between flexible and fixed automation.
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| Feature | Fixed Automation | Flexible Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | Fixed and unchangeable | Variable and programmable |
| Investment | High initial cost | High cost for software/control |
| Production Rate | High | Medium |
What is automated production line?
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Name three conditions under which automated production lines are appropriate.
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What is manual assembly line?
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What are the advantages of line-balancing?
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What are the applications of AGV?
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Explain the role of AS/RS in automated material handling.
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What it means by Enterprise resource planning?
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Write the basic steps in rapid prototyping.
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Part B
Briefly explain about mechanical feeding systems.
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Briefly discuss about various degrees of automation
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Draw the simple block diagram of pneumatic circuit and discuss it briefly.
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Explain the reasons for including a storage buffer in an automated production lines.
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What are the various system configurations developed in automatic production lines?
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With neat diagrams explain the functioning of various types of Transfer Mechanisms.
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Explain about the mechanical buffer storage control function.
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What are the factors to be considered in the analysis of line balancing of assembly line design?
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With a neat sketch, explain the various elements of assembly line.
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Describe the “Largest Candidate Rule” method of line balancing of automated assembly lines.
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What are the various assembly systems used in practice and explain the advantages of manual single-stage assembly?
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Explain the design principles of automated guided vehicle system.
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Draw and explain the general configuration of Adaptive control system.
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Explain the various sources of variability in adaptive control machining?
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What is an AGV? Classify different types of AGV’s.
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Describe the Enterprise resource planning software is used for maintenance management, quality control and marketing support.
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What is rapid prototyping? Explain what type of materials can be processed by rapid prototyping techniques.
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Explain briefly the software configuration of Business Process Reengineering.
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Discuss the advantages and limitations of rapid prototyping techniques.
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