GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TIRUNELVELI -7
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sixth Semester
Assignment - II
CME340 – CAD/CAM
Answer ALL the Questions
Submission Date: 05.05.2025
(4×10=40 Marks) Maximum Marks: 40
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Explain the concept of solid modeling and surface modeling. When is each
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2 Describe the feature tree in 3D modeling. What are the typical operations
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included, and how does it help in design changes?
Define assembly modeling and explain its advantages. Discuss with BL-2
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examples the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
What is stack-up analysis? Explain its importance in the final assembly of a
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mechanical product.
5 With a neat sketch Explain the working principles and applications of 3-
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axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machines.
Explain the key elements of CAM programming, such as orientation,
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boundary creation, cutter path selection, and cutter compensation.
7 Write the part program for the part shown in figure consist of pocketing
and drilling operations. Take thickness of work material as 4 mm.
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