B 2548

B. E./B. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2010

seventh Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME 1403 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.
PARTA-(10 x2=20 marks)

1.What is CIM?
2.What are the main elements of a CIM system?
3.Define Group Technology
4.List out the stages in Group Technology
5.Define SFC.
6.What are the primary functions of SFC?
7.Define CIMOSA
8.What is the function of CIM open system architecture?
9.What is meant by open system interconnection?
10. What is the purpose of open system interconnection?

PART B (5 16 = 80 Marks)

11.(a) Describe the basic activities that must be carried out in a factory to convert rawmaterials into
finished product.
(or)
(b)

Briefly explain the nature and role of the elements of CIM system

12.(a) Explain about Optiz classification and coding system

(or)
(b)

Explain retrieval and generative CAPP systems

13(a) Explain the component of FMS and FMS layout configuration

(or)
(b) Explain three phases of shop floor control.

14(a) Explain the components of a Local Area Network and network topologies.
(or)
(b) Explain the CIMOSA model with a neat diagram.

15(a) What is meant by open system interconnection? Explain briefly seven layers ofthe ISO/OSI
reference model
(or)
(b) Explain Technical Office protocol.