ME-603-C Product Design - May 2022 Question Paper

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1. 14 Marks
   Explain the different stages of PLC with suitable examples.
   How to answer

   • Define Product Life Cycle (PLC) and its purpose
   • Explain stages: Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline with characteristics
   • Give suitable product examples for each stage
   • Mention sales-profit curves and design implications
2. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss various techniques of product designing. Explain in detail the product design methodology.
   How to answer

   • Define product designing and its need
   • Discuss various techniques of product designing
   • Explain product design methodology step-by-step
   • Give example of methodology application
3. 7 Marks
   bHow will you incorporate environmental concerns into product design? Discuss.
   How to answer

   • Define environmental concerns in product design / green design
   • Explain life-cycle assessment and eco-design strategies
   • Discuss methods: material selection, recyclability, energy efficiency
   • Give examples of eco-friendly product incorporation
4. 14 Marks
   What are the various value engineering techniques? Discuss the procedure to value a product with an example.
   How to answer

   • Define value engineering and its objective
   • List various value engineering techniques
   • Explain procedure to value a product step-wise
   • Illustrate with a suitable product example
5. 7 Marks
   aState and explain the objectives of product design and development.
   How to answer

   • Define product design and development
   • State key objectives: quality, cost, performance, customer needs
   • Explain each objective with significance
   • Link objectives to market success
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain Function Analysis System Techniques (FAST) in details.
   How to answer

   • Define FAST and its purpose in function analysis
   • Explain FAST diagram construction: how-why logic
   • Describe steps with example functions
   • Mention applications in value engineering
7. 7 Marks
   aHow ergonomic considerations are useful in product design? What are various elements and concepts of visual design?
   How to answer

   • Define ergonomics and visual design
   • Explain ergonomic usefulness: comfort, safety, usability
   • List elements and concepts of visual design
   • Give product examples
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the benefit of DFM and how is it implemented and explain difference between DFM and DFW.
   How to answer

   • Define DFM and its benefits: cost, quality, time
   • Explain steps for DFM implementation
   • Define DFW and compare with DFM
   • Summarize differences in tabular form
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain general design guidelines for manual assembly.
   How to answer

   • Define manual assembly and its importance
   • List general design guidelines: part count, symmetry, handling
   • Explain each guideline with reason
   • Give examples of good assembly design
10. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss design guidelines for sand casting.
    How to answer

    • Define sand casting process basics
    • List design guidelines: draft, fillets, wall thickness, pattern allowance
    • Explain each guideline for defect-free casting
    • Mention illustrative sketches
11. 7 Marks
    aDescribe the five steps involved in rapid prototyping process.
    How to answer

    • Define rapid prototyping
    • List and describe five steps: CAD, STL, slicing, building, finishing
    • Explain sequence and purpose of each step
    • Mention diagram of process flow
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain classification of Rapid Prototyping methods and applications of Rapid Prototyping.
    How to answer

    • Define classification basis of RP methods
    • Explain liquid, solid and powder based methods
    • List major RP methods with examples
    • Discuss applications of rapid prototyping
13. 7 Marks
    aList various Rapid Prototyping Data Formats. Explain about the significance of STL format.
    How to answer

    • List RP data formats: STL, IGES, STEP, etc.
    • Explain STL format structure and features
    • Discuss significance of STL in RP
    • Mention limitations and alternatives
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat is Selective Laser Sintering and explain the Selective Laser Sintering Process?
    How to answer

    • Define Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
    • Explain SLS process: powder spreading, laser sintering, layering
    • Describe equipment and materials used
    • Mention advantages and applications