ME 2027 - Process Planning and Cost Estimation 2012 Anna University Mechanical Engineering Question Paper

Are you looking for old question papers of PPCE, Process Planning and Cost Estimation? The following contents represents a question paper that was asked in the year 2012 for Anna University Mechanical Engineering University Examinations. The subject was ME 1007 for regulation 2004. But in regulation 2008, the subject was changed as ME 2027. It is an elective paper for seventh semester. Read the full contents of PPCE question paper hereunder.

B.E/B.Tech DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2012. 

Seventh Semester 

Mechanical Engineering 

ME 1007 - PROCESS PLANNING AND COST ESTIMATION 

(Common to Production Engineering) 

(Regulation 2004) 

(Also common to B.E. (Part-Time) Sixth Semester Mechanical Engineering - Regulation 2005) 

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks 

Answer ALL questions. 

PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks) 

1. Define SIMO chart.
2. What is the difference between method study and work measurement?
3. What are the types of process planning?
4. What are the activities associated with process planning?

5. State the objectives of cost estimating.
6. What do you mean by a realistic estimate?
7. State the functions of an estimator.
8. What is meant by Standard data?
9. Define the term 'Direct material cost'.
10. What do you mean by Overhead expenses?

PART B - (5 x 16 = 80 marks) 

11. (a) Enumerate the principles of motion economy pertaining to work place layout. (16)

Or 

(b) Discuss the objectives and various applications of ergonomics. (16)

12. (a) Describe the various types of charts, diagrams and other documents used in process planning. (16)

Or 

(b) (i) Explain the process planning procedure. (8)
(ii) What are the factors that influence process planning? (8)

13. (a) Explain the various methods of costing. (16)

Or 

(b) From the records of an oil mill, the following data are available.
(i) Raw materials
Opening stock = Rs. 1,40,000
Closing stock = Rs. 1,00,000
Total purchases
during the year = Rs. 2,00,000
(ii) Finished Goods
Opening stock = Rs. 20,000
Closing stock = Rs. 30,000
Sales = Rs. 6,00,000
(iii) Direct wages = Rs. 1,00,000
(iv) Factory expenses = Rs. 1,00,000
(y) Non-manufacturing expenses = Rs. 85,000
Find out what price should be quoted for a product involving an expenditure of Rs. 35,000 in material and Rs. 45,000 wages. Factory expenses to labour cost is 100/- (16)

14. (a) (i) Differentiate between cost estimating and cost accounting. (8)
(ii) Discuss the various allowances in estimation. (8)

Or 

(b) (i) What are the data requirements find sources available to develop an estimate? (8)
(ii) Briefly discuss the estimating procedure. (8)

15. (a) Briefly explain the estimation of machining time for various lathe operations with sketches. (16)

Or 

(b) Two 1 m long M.S plates of 10 mm thickness are to be welded by a lap joint with a 8 mm electrode. Calculate the cost of welding. (16)
Assume the following data.
(i) Current used = 30 amperes
(ii) Voltage = 300 V
(iii) Welding speed = 10 m/hr
(iv) Electrode used = 0.1 kg/m of welding
(y) Labour charges = Rs 4.00 / hr
(vi) Power charges = Rs 0.2/ kwh
(vil) Cost of electrode = Rs 40.00/ kg
(viii) Efficiency of machine = 70%

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