   ASSIGNMENT :-1 What is CIM. Discuss the components of CIM. What are the objectives of CIM? Which major functional areas of the manufacturing enterprise considered for achieving CIM objectives? What are the benefits of CIM? List types of manufacturing systems and compare each with respect to flexibility, variety and production quantity. Also state potential benefits of CIM. ASSIGNMENT :-2           What are the basic components of numerical control system Draw and discuss function of each component. Differentiate between NC and CNC. List their advantages and limitations. Explain various types of tape readers with sketch used in NC machines Write a short note on recirculating ball screw used in CNC machines with sketch. Explain why recirculating ballscrews are used in NC/CNC machine tools. Explain the axes designation rules for machine tools employing rotating tools. Sketch a vertical machining center and designate its axes. Classify CNC machine tools on the basis of (1) Programming methods (2) Types of controllers Explain the programming of CNC Machining centre with suitable example. What is Adaptive control system? Explain in brief Programmable Logic controllers(PLCS)        ASSIGNMENT :-3 Write a part program for component shown in Figure.1. What are canned cycles? What is the difference between a canned cycle and subroutine? Discuss how a canned cycle can be useful in writing a part program. Explain geometrical and motion statements used in APT with illustration. What is a motion statement in APT language? Explain with suitable example the format of motion statements. What are the different geometric statements used to write part program Using APT? Discuss each statement with a suitable example. What are the different ways of defining circle, using geometry statements of APT language. What are the auxiliary statements in APT language? Explain with suitable examples any four auxiliary commands. ASSIGNMENT :-4      What is Group Technology? What are the advantages of GT in manufacturing? What is part classification and coding requirements in GT. Why is part classification and coding required in GT. Explain OPTIZ system of coding. Explain following with reference to Group Technology: (i) Coding structures in GT (ii) Composite part Explain in detail composite part What is FMS? Explain the basic components of FMS. ASSIGNMENT :-5      Enlist benefits of flexible manufacturing system. Explain the types of flexibilities in FMS and discuss the factors on which these flexibilities depend Explain with neat sketch AS/RS system used in FMS Write a short note on Automated Guided Vehicles associated with FMS What is an AGV? What are different types of AGVs? What are the benefits of using AGVs? ASSIGNMENT :-6           Discuss various applications of robots. Explain in brief Economic Evaluation of investment in robotic Installation. Enlist and explain different elements of a robot. Draw neat sketches and explain various robot configurations. Explain the term “Work Volume “with respect to robots Draw a vertically articulated robot. Explain its working showing work envelope, degree of freedom and discuss its applications. Define robot. Select most suitable robot configuration for following aspects withjustification; (i) Maximum accuracy requirements (ii) Minimum space requirements (iii) Automobile Car body painting What are the different types of drives used in robot? Explain the commonly used robot programming languages giving examples. Explain on-line and off-line programming methods of robots. State advantages and disadvantages of each. ASSIGNMENT :-7        List the various models of CIM. Explain anyone in detail Discuss the concept of CIM wheel and explain the importance of integrating the enterprise included therein. Elaborate the role of elements of CIM with the help of CIM wheel What are the major functions of process planning? What are the main problems associated with manual process planning? What is computer integrated production management system? Explain with neat flow chart. Process rationalization and standardization is a benefit derived from CAPP. Explain. Explain with neat diagram generative type CAPP        Explain with neat diagram retrieval of CAPP. Explain the variant type CAPP system. State the benefits and limitations of variant type CAPP systems. Distinguish between variant and generative type CAPP stating their advantages Explain the inputs of MRP system in brief What is the difference between MRP-I &MRP-II? Write a short note on MRP II. What are the input parameters in MRP-I?