MEE 307 CAD/CAM

MODULE - I

SELF STUDY ASSIGNMENT – TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Q1- Explain what do you understand by CAD/CAM.

Q2- Discuss the conventional product life cycle. How CAD/CAM accelerate the product development?

Q3- Explain the use of computers in:

a) Design b) Manufacturing

Q4- State the advantages and limitations of CAD/CAM.

Q5- What is design workstation?

Q6- With neat sketch, explain the working of CRT.

Q7- Discuss the different techniques used for generating the picture on the CRT screen.

Q8- Explain the following types of displays devices and compare them.

a) Directed –beam refresh b) Direct -view storage tube c) Raster- scan display

Q9- What is a function of display controller?

Q10- What is the importance and use of display processer in computer graphics system?

Q11- How will pixel count affect the memory requirement for a raster display monitor?

Q12- Explain the working of following input device used in CAD:

a) Keyboards b) Digitizersc) Scanners

Q13- Explain the various cursor control device used in CAD

Q14- Explain the working of:

a) Color monitor b) Dot matrix printerc) Ink- jet printerd) Laser printere) Drum plotterf) Flat bad plotterg) Electrostatic plotterh) COM unit

Q15- Compare Drum plotter with flat bad plotter.

Q16- Discuss the storage device in computer.

Q17- What are the important parameters that need to be considered while selecting a CAD/CAM system?