Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3161917 Computer Aided Manufacturing Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Mechanical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3161917
Download official PDFView PDF here
Share with your class
Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
No solutions on this paper yetNeed them for your exam? Ask once. Papers that students ask for are solved first, and we aim to add them within 24 hours.

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define manufacturing systems and list the components of manufacturing systems.
(b)
4 marks

Explain in brief about the Programmable Logic Controllers and draw the block diagram showing the components of PLC.

(c)
7 marks
Write the manual part program for finishing a forged component as shown in figure .

Assume the speed and feed on the turning center are 250rpm and 0.35mm/rev. Assume 1 mm material is to be removed radially from the external diameter. Prepare the diagram with tool path using absolute programming coordinates and then prepare the manual part program with each block meaning written aside.

GTU Computer Aided Manufacturing (3161917) Summer 2026 Question 1(c) Diagram

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Write the design and manufacturing attributes typically included in GT Classification system.

(b)
4 marks
Draw the basic structure of the Opitz coding system.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the various format used to structure the CNC part program block with example and list the types of cutting tool material used in CNC machine tools.

(c)
7 marks
Explain the programming command / code meaning G41, M08, G71, G18, M00, G90.

Draw the axis designation for CNC milling center and CNC turning center.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Explain the part family concept in GT and list the basic code structures used in GT applications

(b)
4 marks
List and draw the labelled figure of four most common robot configurations.
(c)
7 marks
Explain in detail the types of robot programming methods.
(a)
3 marks
Explain in brief the benefits of CAPP.
(b)
4 marks

List the name of six robot programming language and write the proper industrial application of robots

(c)
7 marks

Write the laws of robotics. Explain with diagram the forward kinematics and inverse kinematics in robotic manipulator.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List the types of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems.
(b)
4 marks

Distinguish the flexible manufacturing systems based on number of machines and explain each in brief.

(c)
7 marks
Write in detail the FMS benefits.
(a)
3 marks

List the possible reasons and objectives for Automating a Company’s Storage Operations

(b)
4 marks

Categorize the Automated guided vehicles and explain in brief the Vehicle Guidance Technology.

(c)
7 marks

Explain in detail the functions to be performed by the FMS Component “Computer Control System”.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the core components of Expert System.
(b)
4 marks

List and explain in brief the types of problems commonly encountered in planning and control of production.

(c)
7 marks

Define the purpose of JIT. Explain in detail the working of KANBAN Pull system by Toyota Production Systems.

(a)
3 marks
Write the benefits of ERP system in Manufacturing.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the two approaches to Computer Aided Process Planning.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the JIT as a philosophy of manufacturing with types of waste and list the key elements one should follow in JIT approach.

Other Semester 6 subjects

BE Mechanical

2161902
Internal Combustion Engines
3161903
Computer Aided Design
3161907
Basics of Industrial Engineering
3161910
Applied Thermodynamics

Preparing with friends?

Send this paper to your class group. Every question has its own link.

About this paper

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Computer Aided Manufacturing (Summer 2026, B.E. · Mechanical Engineering, Sem 6). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

Transcribed for student exam preparation from Gujarat Technological University official examination archives. Questions, syllabus guidelines, and curriculum marking schemes remain the intellectual property of Gujarat Technological University.

Download official PDF All Computer Aided Manufacturing Papers (1) →Report a typo or correction
ViewDownload PDF