Assignment No.

1 : Overview of Manufacturing and Automation

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1 What is Production Systems? Briefly explain two categories or levels of production system.
2 Write short note on Manual work system, Worker machine system and Automated system.
3 Write short note on manufacturing support system. (i.e. Briefly explain four functions of
information processing cycles.)
4 Briefly explain any five economic realities that production system is facing in modern
world.
5 Write short note on production system. (Intermittent and Continuous production system)
6 Write short note on i. Fixed position layout ii. Product/ Line Layout
7 Write short note on i. Process layout ii. Combination/ Hybrid Layout
8 What is lean production? Explain its significance/importance.
9 Suggest appropriate manufacturing system for the given part. Support your decision by
logical process sequence.
a. Crankshaft
b. Gear
10 Suggest appropriate manufacturing system for the given part. Support your decision by
logical process sequence.
a. Shaft
b. Engine cylinder
11 Define: Automation. State applications of automation.
12 Explain significance/ importance/ reasons of automation.
13 State advantages and limitations of automation.
14 Write short note on types of automation : a. Fixed automation b. Programmable automation
c. Flexible automation
15 Write short note on automation in production systems (i.e. Automated manufacturing
system and computerized manufacturing support systems)
16 Write short note on USA principle related to automation.
17 Briefly explain ten strategies related to automation and process improvement.
18 What is an automation migration strategy? State its advantages.
19 What are the three phases of a typical automation migration strategy ?
20 With neat sketch briefly explain basic elements of an automated system.
21 State difference between open loop and closed loop control system.
22 With suitable example briefly explain any one automated system with open loop control
system and closed loop control system
23 Write short note on advanced automation functions: a. Safety monitoring b. Maintenance
and repair diagnostics c. Error detection and recovery.
24 Write short note on levels of automation. (i.e. Identify five levels of automation in a
production plant.)
Note :

 ‘A’ Division students should answer any ten even numbered questions.
 ‘B’ Division students should answer any ten odd numbered questions.
 Students should write answer in journal papers only.
 Text book for reference : Automation, Production Systems and Computer-Integrated
Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover.