Hall Ticket No Question Paper Code: BCC003
INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
M.Tech I Semester End Examinations (Regular) February, 2017
Regulation: IARE-R16
RAPID PROTOTYPE TECHNOLOGIES
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70
Answer ONE Question from each Unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only
UNIT I
1. Explain the fundamentals of the Rapid prototype.
Briefly discuss the historical development of Rapid Prototyping.
2. Discuss the differences between Rapid prototype technology and numerical control technology.

Describe the advantages and applications of Rapid prototype.
UNIT II
3. Explain with neat sketch laminated object manufacturing.
State the merits and demerits of FDM.
4. Explain the working principle of SGC and list out any four advantages.
Explain the basic principle of stereo litho sintering process and discuss the materials used in
stereo litho sintering process.
UNIT III
5. Discuss the working principle of selective laser sintering and list out any four advantages.
Discuss the merits and de-merits of powder based rapid prototype system.
6. What is Rapid tooling. Give a brief classification of rapid tooling.
Explain any two methods of rapid tooling.
UNIT IV
7. Discuss SH file creation and errors in SH file .
What are the features of RP software and explain briefly solid view, view expert, 3D view.
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8. Explain STL format. Discuss the generic and dedicated solution with an example.
Write short notes on
i. Influence of building orientation.
ii. Part building errors.
UNIT V
9. Explain briefly the applications of the RP in jewel industry and coin making.
With a case study explain the applications of RP in automotive industry.
10. Explain with an example case study. Discuss the application of RP in following industries
i. Aerospace industry.
ii. Medical application.
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