II Semester M.E. (Manufacturing Sci. and Engg.) Degree Examination, June/July 2015 (2K13 Scheme) MM 205(C) (Elective – II) : FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 100
Instruction : Answer any five full questions. 1. a) Define F.M.S. Explain the basic components of F.M.S. with their functions. b) List and explain the different types of flexible manufacturing systems.
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2. a) Briefly explain the role of associated technologies such as G.T. and J.I.T. in FMS design. 10 b) List the different FMS layouts and explain any two of them briefly. 3. a) Briefly explain operation and scheduling problems in FMS. b) Bringout the differences between FMC and FMS. Also explain them briefly. 4. a) What are AGV’s ? Explain different types of AGV’s and their functions.
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b) What does ASRS mean ? List and explain the different ASRS systems ?
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5. a) Define the term ‘ROBOT’ with a neat sketch explain basic components of a Robot.
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b) Explain briefly the personnel and infrastructural aspects of FMS.
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6. a) With a suitable sketches explain different tool strategies.
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b) What are the future prospects of FMS ? Explain in detail.
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7. a) Elaborate the term P.L.C. and explain in detail the different network systems. 10 b) Write a note on : i) FMS installation
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ii) FMS implementation. 8. With a suitable instances explain the following : a) TOYOTA production systems.
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b) The Roves LM-500 FMS. _______________________
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7. a) Elaborate the term P.L.C. and explain in detail the different network systems. 10. b) Write a note on : 10. i) FMS installation. ii) FMS implementation. 8. With a ...
