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EndsemNov 20222019 patternBE Mech

Product Design & Development (PDD) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2022

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
402045A
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2022
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[5927]-421

Printed for: B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  5. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      List down different methods used for product teardown process and explain any one.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [7]
    2. b)

      Describe in detail benchmarking.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is concept analysis? List down different aspects of concept analysis.

      [4]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is concept selection? Explain Pugh’s chart with example.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [7]
    2. b)

      Write a short note on FAST method.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is product policy of an organization? List down various product policies.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [4]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      What is product modularity? Explain types of Modularity.

      [7]
    2. b)

      Explain BOM with example.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is Tolerance? Describe the types of tolerances.

      [4]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is product architecture? Explain types of product architecture.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [7]
    2. b)

      What is dimensioning? Describe arrangement of dimensioning.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is Fit? Describe the types of Fits. 2

      [4]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      List down different methods of economic analysis of product and explain break even analysis.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      What is Rapid prototyping? Define and enlist various methods of prototyping.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define letter of intent, purchase order and product costing in vendor development.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [4]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain stereo lithography in detail with suitable sketch.

      [8]
    2. b)

      What is production capacity planning? Explain the steps followed in planning.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Why homologation certificate is important in design and development? Explain with example.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [4]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Write a short note on APQP.

      [8]
    2. b)

      Write a short note on DFMEA.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss the elements of PLM in detail.

      [4]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      List down types of FMEA and explain any one with example.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      Write a short note on PDM.

      [6]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [4]