53132-mt----production Design & Development Strategies

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Code No: 53132/MT M.Tech. – I Semester Supplementary Examinations, September, 2008 PRODUCTION DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (Design for Manufacturing) Time: 3hours

Max. Marks:60 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ---

1.

Discuss the innovation criteria for product success in the life cycle of a product.

2.

Discuss the role of models in product design.

3.

What are the problems of material selection for a new product? Discuss.

4.

Distinguish between functional design and production design, with suitable examples.

5.

Explain, with suitable examples, the principles of form design of pressure die castings.

6.

What is the influence of mechanical loading on form design? Explain.

7.

Discuss the important features of dimensioning and tolerancing of machined components.

8.

Write short notes on: a) Creative thinking for product innovation b) Weighted property index c) Datum – tolerance analysis. $$$