Code No: 5404AP R17

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

M. Tech II Semester Examinations, January - 2020
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FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hrs Max.Marks:75
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Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B.
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B
consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries
10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
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Illustrate your answers with NEAT sketches wherever necessary.
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PART - A
5 × 5 Marks = 25
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1.a) Name and explain the basic components of FMS . [5]
b) Explain the various tool strategies employed in FMS. [5]
c) What are the activities and functions to be performed by FMS software, within the
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system? Also give the requirements of FMS software. [5]
d) What is a Data flow model? Why is it used? Explain the basic elements, symbols, and
types of Data flow diagrams. [5]
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e) Explain the application of Preventive Maintenance Function Modules in FMS. [5]

PART - B
5 × 10 Marks = 50
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2.a) Name and explain the FMS scheduling problems.
b) Describe the various categories of work handling system layouts employed in FMS.
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3.a) Explain the structure of FMS with a block diagram. Discuss the problems to be
considered during the planning and control of FMS.
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b) What are the various points to be considered for designing a knowledge-based
scheduling system (KBSS) for an automated manufacturing environment? [5+5]
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4.a) What is ‘Supervisory Distributed Computer Control System’? Explain its working.
b) What is the main objective of Tool Management system? Discuss the different
functions related to the tooling system in an FMS environment. [5+5]
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5.a) What is a supervisory computer? How does it work, and where is it used? Explain with
a suitable example.
b) Explain how simulation can be used in the design and analysis of a flexible
manufacturing system. [5+5]
 6.a) Describe the primary functions of the following modules of FMS software: Work Order
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Processing, Data Distribution and Collection, Tool Management.
b) Explain the common elements used in simulation software packages. [5+5]
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7.a) What are the steps involved in the simulation process of system? Explain with a
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flowchart of system simulation.
b) Explain the reasons for using the simulation technique for analyzing modern
manufacturing systems. Also discuss the specific uses of simulation in FMS design and
operation. [5+5]
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8.a) What is Flexible workforce? Under what conditions flexible workforce will be
advantageous to use? Explain.
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b) What are the main features of JIT production? Explain the characteristics of JIT system.
[5+5]
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9.a) What is a Pull system? What are its benefits? How to manage a pull system? Explain.
b) Explain the role of computer simulation in flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)
design. [5+5]
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10.a) Discuss the implementation issues in FMS.
b) Describe any model that can be used to determine the performance measures of a
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flexible manufacturing system for the economic justification of the system. [5+5]
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11.a) Discuss the advantages of adopting knowledge-based approaches of Artificial
Intelligence to the design and operational control of FMS.
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b) How to implement a successful Kanban system for Manufacturing Management?
Explain. [5+5]
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