Advance Machine Tools · Production Engineering · GATE ME
Marks 1
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Which one of the following options is NOT an error associated with STereoLithography (STL) file in additive manufacturing?
GATE ME 2026
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In computer aided design (CAD), solid models can be constructed using
GATE ME 2025
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Ceramics and glass are machined by
GATE ME 2025
4
The preparatory functions in Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine programming are denoted by the alphabet
GATE ME 2024
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Match the following part programming codes with their respective functions
GATE ME 2016 Set 3
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A drill is positioned at point $$P$$ and it has to proceed to point $$Q.$$ The coordinates of point $$Q$$ in the incremental system of defining position of a point in $$CNC$$ part program will be
GATE ME 2015 Set 2
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During the development of a product, an entirely new process plan is made based on design logic, examination of geometry and tolerance information. This type of process planning is known as
GATE ME 2015 Set 2
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The function of interpolator in a $$CNC$$ machine controller is to
GATE ME 2015 Set 1
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A robot arm $$PQ$$ with end coordinates $$P(0,0)$$ and $$Q(2,5)$$ rotates counter clockwise about $$P$$ in the $$XY$$ plane by $${90^ \circ }$$. The new coordinate pair of the end point $$Q$$ is
GATE ME 2014 Set 2
10
For machining a rectangular island represented by coordinates
$$P(0,0), Q(100,0), R(100,50)$$ and $$S(0,50)$$ on a casting using $$CNC$$ milling machine, an end mill with a diameter of $$16$$ $$mm$$ is used. The trajectory of the cutter center to machine the island $$PQRS$$ is
$$P(0,0), Q(100,0), R(100,50)$$ and $$S(0,50)$$ on a casting using $$CNC$$ milling machine, an end mill with a diameter of $$16$$ $$mm$$ is used. The trajectory of the cutter center to machine the island $$PQRS$$ is
GATE ME 2014 Set 1
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A $$CNC$$ vertical milling machine has to cut a straight slot of $$10$$ $$mm$$ width and $$2$$ $$mm$$ depth by a cutter of $$10$$ $$mm$$ diameter between points $$(0, 0)$$ and $$(100, 100)$$ on the $$XY$$ plane (dimensions in $$mm$$). The feed rate used for milling is $$50$$ $$mm/min.$$ Milling time for the slot (in seconds) is
GATE ME 2012
12
For generating coon's surface we require
GATE ME 2008
13
Which type of motor is used in axial or spindle drives of $$CNC$$ m/c tools
GATE ME 2007
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$$NC$$ contouring is an example of
GATE ME 2006
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Machining of complex shapes on $$CNC$$ machines requires
GATE ME 2002
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In computer aided drafting practice, an arc is defined by
GATE ME 2000
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Cellular manufacturing is suitable for
GATE ME 2000
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$$CNC$$ machines are more accurate than conventional machines because they have a high resolution encoder and digital readouts for positioning
GATE ME 1994
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$$CNC$$ machines are more economical to use even for simple turning jobs.
GATE ME 1994
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In $$PTP$$ type of $$NC$$ system
GATE ME 1992
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Numerically controlled machine tools are better suited for .................. (batch/mass) production, because their setup time is ......... (larger / smaller) in comparison to special purpose machine tools.
GATE ME 1991
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In $$NC$$ part programming spindle speed of $$730rpm$$ will be coded by the magic - $$3$$ rule as
GATE ME 1989
Marks 2
1
$$ \text { In relation to additive manufacturing, match the following } $$
| Process | Layer creation technique | Material | |||
| P. | Stereolithography | 1. | Injection of powder stream | I. | Paper |
| Q. | Fused deposition modeling | 2. | Extrusion of melted polymer | II. | Epoxy |
| R. | Laminated object manufacturing | 3. | Liquid layer curing | III. | Titanium |
| S. | Laser-engineered net shaping | 4. | Sheet material deposition | IV. | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) |
GATE ME 2025
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Circular arc on a part profile is being machined on a vertical $$CNC$$ milling machine. $$CNC$$ part program using metric units with absolute dimensions is listed below:
$$\eqalign{ & N60\,\,\,\,G01\,\,\,\,X\,30\,\,\,\,Y\,55\,\,\,\,Z\,5\,\,\,\,F50 \cr & N70\,\,\,\,G02\,\,\,X\,50\,\,\,\,Y\,35\,\,\,\,R\,20 \cr & N80\,\,\,\,G01\,\,\,\,Z\,5 \cr} $$
The coordinates of the center of the circular arc are:
GATE ME 2017 Set 1
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The figure below represents a triangle $$PQR$$ with initial coordinates of the vertices as $$P(1,3),$$ $$Q(4,5)$$ and $$R(5,3.5).$$ The triangle is rotated in the $$X-Y$$ plane about the vertex $$P$$ by angle in clockwise direction. If sin $$\theta = 0.6$$ and cos $$\theta = 0.8$$, the new coordinates of the vertex $$Q$$ are
GATE ME 2016 Set 1
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A point $$P\left( {1,\,\,\,3,\,\,\, - 5} \right)$$ is translated by $$2\widehat i + 3\widehat j - 4\widehat k$$ and then rotated counter clockwise by $${90^ \circ }$$ about the $$z$$-axis. The new position of the point is
GATE ME 2016 Set 3
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In a $$CNC$$ milling operation, the tool has to machine the circular arc from point $$(20, 20)$$ to $$(10, 10)$$ at sequence number $$5$$ of the $$CNC$$ part program. If the center of the arc is at $$(20, 10)$$ and the machine has incremental mode of defining position coordinates, the correct tool path command is
GATE ME 2015 Set 3
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A triangular facet in a $$CAD$$ model has vertices: $${P_1}\left( {0,0,0} \right);\,\,{P_2}\left( {1,1,0} \right)$$ and $$\,{P_3}\left( {1,1,1} \right).$$ The area of the facet is
GATE ME 2015 Set 1
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For the $$CNC$$ part programming, match Group A with Group B:
GATE ME 2014 Set 2
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In a $$CAD$$ package, mirror image of a $$2D$$ points $$P(5, 10)$$ is to be obtained about a line which passes through the origin and makes an angle of $${45^ \circ }$$ counterclockwise with the $$X$$-axis. The coordinates of the transformed points will be
GATE ME 2013
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In a $$CNC$$ program block, $$N002\,\,\,\,G02\,\,\,\,G91\,\,\,\,X40\,\,\,\,Z40....,\,\,\,\,G02\,\,\,\,\& \,\,\,\,G91$$ refer to
GATE ME 2010
10
Match the following
GATE ME 2009
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In the feed drive of a point to point open loop $$CNC$$ drive, a stepper motor rotating at $$200steps/rev$$ drives a table through a gear box and lead screw-nut mechanism (pitch $$=4mm,$$ number of starts $$=1$$). The gear ratio $$=$$ Output speed / input speed is given by $$U=1/4.$$ The stepper motor (driven by voltage pulses from a pulse generator) executes $$1$$ step / pulse from a pulse generator) executes $$1$$ step / pulse of the generator. The frequency of the pulse train from the pulse generator is $$f=10000$$ pulses per minute.
The basic length unit $$(BLU)$$, i.e. the table movement corresponding to $$1$$ pulse of the pulse generator
GATE ME 2008
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In the feed drive of a point to point open loop $$CNC$$ drive, a stepper motor rotating at $$200steps/rev$$ drives a table through a gear box and lead screw-nut mechanism (pitch $$=4mm,$$ number of starts $$=1$$). The gear ratio $$=$$ Output speed / input speed is given by $$U=1/4.$$ The stepper motor (driven by voltage pulses from a pulse generator) executes $$1$$ step / pulse from a pulse generator) executes $$1$$ step / pulse of the generator. The frequency of the pulse train from the pulse generator is $$f=10000$$ pulses per minute.
A customer insists on a modification to change the $$BLU$$ of the $$CNC$$ drive to $$10$$ Microns without changing the table speed. The modification can be accomplished by
GATE ME 2008
13
Which among the $$NC$$ operations given below are continuous path operations? Arc Welding $$(A$$ $$W)$$, Milling $$(M),$$ Drilling $$(D),$$ Punching in Sheet Metal $$(P)$$ Laser Cutting of Sheet Metal $$(LC),$$ Spot Welding $$(SW).$$
GATE ME 2005
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The tool of an $$NC$$ machine has to move along a circular arc from $$(5,5)$$ to $$(10,10)$$ while performing an operation. The center of the arc is at $$(10,5).$$ Which one of the following $$NC$$ tool path commands performs the above mentioned operation?
GATE ME 2005
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In a $$2-D$$ $$CAD$$ package, clockwise circular arc of radius, $$5,$$ specified from $${P_1}\left( {15,10} \right)$$ to $${P_2}\left( {10,15} \right)$$ will have its center at
GATE ME 2004
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During the execution of a CNC part program block
$$NO20\,\,\,\,GO2\,\,\,\,X45.0\,\,\,\,Y25.0\,\,\,\,R5.0.$$ The type of tool motion will be
$$NO20\,\,\,\,GO2\,\,\,\,X45.0\,\,\,\,Y25.0\,\,\,\,R5.0.$$ The type of tool motion will be
GATE ME 2004
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In finish machining of an island on a casting with $$CNC$$ milling machine, an end mill with $$10$$ $$mm$$ diameter is employed. The corner points of the island are represented by $$(0,0), (0,30), (50,30)$$ and $$(50,0)$$. By applying cutter radius right compensation, the trajectory of the cutter will be
GATE ME 2000
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A cylinder of $$155$$ $$mm$$ is to be reduced $$150$$ $$mm$$ diameter in one turning cut with a feed of $$0.15$$ $$mm$$/ revolution and a cutting speed of $$150$$ $$m/min$$ on a $$NC$$ lathe. What are the programmed spindle speeds programmed feed rate, and the material removal rate?
GATE ME 1998
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In a point to point control $$NC$$ machine, the slides are positioned by an integrally mounted stepper motor drive. If the specification of the motor is $$1$$ deg/pulse, and the pitch of the lead screw is $$3.6$$ $$mm,$$ what is the expected positioning accuracy?
GATE ME 1997
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With reference to $$NC$$ machines, which of the following statements is wrong?
GATE ME 1993