Meen40030

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SEMESTER I EXAMINATIONS - 2017/2018

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School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
MEEN40030 Manufacturing Engineering II
Professor Thomas Pardoen
Professor Michael Gilchrist
Professor Denis Dowling*

Dr. Eamonn Ahearne
Dr. Pezhman Ghadimi
Dr. James Nicholas Barry
Time Allowed: 2 hours
Instructions for Candidates
Answer Three Questions
All questions carry equal marks. The distribution of marks in the right margin
give an approximate indication of the relative importance of each part of the
question.
Instructions for Invigilators
Non-programmable calculators are permitted.

No rough-work paper is to be provided for candidates.
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Question 1 (33⅓ marks)
a) Detail the reasons for the importance of manufacturing within a modern

economy.
(5⅓ marks)
b) The first industrial revolution was mechanics and steam; the second, mass
production and division of labour and the third, electronics and automation.
Describe the key elements of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).
(10 marks)
c) Describe 5 potential benefits of Industry 4.0.

(10 marks)
d) One of the key technologies underpinning Industry 4.0 is the Internet of

Things (IoT). Detail the importance of IoT in manufacturing. Include in your
answer specific examples which benefit from the use of this technology.
(8 marks)
a) Manufacturing Systems - You have been asked to develop a simulation

model of a manufacturing system within your company. A schematic
diagram of the system is shown in Figure 1. The system consists of 4
machining centres (Drill, Lathe, Polisher and Grinder) and an Inspection
centre where a variety of parts are processed and inspected. You are
giving a presentation to a selected number of personnel (shop-floor
workers, supervisor, middle management and a production planner) who
have a number of questions about the proposed simulation project.
Answer the following questions giving as much background information
as possible.
i. Detail the main steps involved in developing a simulation
model?
ii. Detail the type of information required to build and run the
model? Describe typical sources where the required information
can be obtained?
iii. When the model is built describe how it can be ensured that it
provides the correct information? Explain the concepts of
verification and validation and describe possible approaches
that could be used to validate the model.
(16 marks)
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Figure 1: Manufacturing system to simulate
b) Based on the system explained in Q1a:

i. Identify the state variables of the system
ii. Identify the different types of events that can happen in this
system.
iii. Which of the events you defined in (b) may affect one or more of
the state variables you identified in (a) and how?
(17⅓ marks)
This question covers two topic areas i. Robotics and ii. Grinding
a) Briefly describe the reasons for replacing human labour by robots.

(5⅓ Marks)
b) Collaborative robots are increasingly being applied in manufacturing

operations. Describe examples of applications where these robots are
used. Comment on how these application areas differ from those of
industrial robots.
(10 marks)
(c) Describe in detail three key performance measures or indicators (KPI’s) to

be considered in any investment in a grinding machine-process, and
indicate two constraints.
(8 marks)
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(d) Describe three critical properties of abrasive particles used in grinding and
refer to their fundamental effects.
(10 marks)
a) Paints are widely used for both decorative and protective applications.
Write detailed notes on the main constituents used in the manufacture of
industrial paints.
(10⅓ Marks)
b) Describe the importance of European Union directives in controlling the

constituents of protective coatings including those used in paints and
electroplating.
(10 marks)
c) For chemical manufacturers the REACH Directive EC / 1907/2006 is of

critical importance. Explain the importance of this Directive and as to how it
is implemented.
(13 marks)
a) Describe some of the main innovations introduced by Henry Ford during

the development of the “mass production” system for the Ford model T.
Refer also to some of the important technological enablers.
(13⅓ marks)
(b) Identify and compare the main characteristics of the “mass production”
and “lean production” systems.
(20 marks)
“oOo”
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SEMESTER I EXAMINATIONS - 2017/2018

School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

MEEN40030 Manufacturing Engineering II

Professor Thomas Pardoen

Professor Michael Gilchrist

Professor Denis Dowling*

Time Allowed: 2 hours

Instructions for Candidates

Answer Three Questions

Instructions for Invigilators

Non-programmable calculators are permitted.

a) Detail the reasons for the importance of manufacturing within a modern

c) Describe 5 potential benefits of Industry 4.0.

d) One of the key technologies underpinning Industry 4.0 is the Internet of

Question 2 (33⅓ marks)

a) Manufacturing Systems - You have been asked to develop a simulation

b) Based on the system explained in Q1a:

Question 3 (33⅓ marks)

a) Briefly describe the reasons for replacing human labour by robots.

b) Collaborative robots are increasingly being applied in manufacturing

(c) Describe in detail three key performance measures or indicators (KPI’s) to

Question 4 (33⅓ marks)

b) Describe the importance of European Union directives in controlling the

c) For chemical manufacturers the REACH Directive EC / 1907/2006 is of

Question 5 (33⅓ marks)

a) Describe some of the main innovations introduced by Henry Ford during

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