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Dr. PAULS ENGINEERING COLLEGE Cycle Test – 1 Subject Name: PROCESS PLANNING & COST ESTIMATION Subject Code : ME2027 Year / Dept : IV / MECHANICAL Part – A ( 6 X 2 = 12 ) Answer Any Six Questions

Date : 23.08.2013 Duration: 2 Hours Marks : 60

1. List the application of Method Stydy? 2. What is meant by ergonomics? 3. State some application of ergonomics? 4. What are therbligs? 5. What is meant by work measurement? 6. State the procedure to select the cost optimal processes? 7. What are the different classifications of cost? 8. What are the factors affect process planning? 9. What are the reasons for process documentation? 10. What are the tools for acquiring documentation knowledge?

Part – B ( 3 X 16 = 48) Answer Any Three Questions 11. Differentiate between (i) Outline process chart and flow process chart. (4) (ii) Two-handed process chart and SIMO chart. (4) (iii) Multiple activity chart and SIMO chart (4) (iv) Flow diagram and string diagram. (4) 12. Define method study. State its objectives. Outline and justify the genral procedure of method study(16) 13. a) Define work study and state clearly its uses in industy(6) b)What is time study? Explain briefly its equipments and benefits(10) 14. a) Explain the motion economy principles(8) b) What factor should be considered while selecting the best process planning system? (8) 15. a) Write short notes on ‘tools for developing manufacturing logic and knowledge’ (8) b) Write notes on (i) information required fro process planning (4) (ii) factors affecting process plan. (4) 16. Explain the the approaches commonly used in CAPP system bringing out their advantages and limitations. (16)