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    DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

    University Examinations 2014/2015

    FOURTH YEAR SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATON FOR THE DEGREE


    OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING

    EMT 2404 DESIGN OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS I

    DATE: JUNE 2015 TIME: 2 HOURS

    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. This paper contains FOUR questions.
    2. Question 1 (ONE) is COMPULSORY.
    3. Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions.

    QUESTION 1 - COMPULSORY (30 Marks)

    (a) Briefly explain the following mechatronic key elements.


    (i) Mechanical systems
    (ii) Electrical systems
    (5 Marks)
    (b) (i) Clearly explain the difference between the mechatronic approach and the
    traditional multidisciplinary approach to design. What is the major weakness of the
    traditional multidisciplinary approach?
    (ii) Compare in details the traditional and the mechatronic approach to manufacturing
    in a machine tool setup.
    (11 Marks)
    (c) Explain any five function played by mechanisms. How has the development of in
    mechatronics reduced/improved each of the five functions?
    (10 Marks)
    (d) The hydraulic cylinder is an example of a linear actuator. A hydraulic Cylinder is used
    to move a workpiece in a manufacturing operation through a distance 300 mm in 12
    seconds, using a force of 60 kN. Find the required working pressure and the hydraulic
    liquid flow rate if the cylinder has a diameter of 150 mm.
    (4 Marks)

    QUESTION 2 (20 Marks)

    (a) Briefly explain the following processes.


    (i) Extrusion
    (ii) Electron beam machining
    (iii) Additive manufacturing
    (6 Marks)
    (b) With the aid of a clear sketch, explain the steps followed in laminated object
    manufacturing.
    (6 Marks)
    (c) A major consideration in the manufacture of sensors is to make them as small as
    possible. Give three reasons why this consideration is necessary. What technology has
    enabled microsensors to be manufactured at low cost?
    (4 Marks)
    (d) Give four differences between the traditional and mechatronic approaches to
    manufacturing in chemical processes.
    (4 Marks)

    QUESTION 3 (20 Marks)

    (a) (i) Explain three benefits of CNC machine tools.


    (ii) Compare 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining.
    (6 Marks)
    (b) (i) CNC has touched almost every facet of manufacturing. Explain the relevance of
    this statement with regard to laser cutting.
    (ii) What do you understand by a laser microjet?
    (4 Marks)
    (c) (i) Explain three basic categories of motion systems found in CNCs.
    (ii) Identify the sources of static and dynamic loads in CNC units.
    (5 Marks)
    (d) Explain five typical errors in CNC machine tools.
    (5 Marks)

    QUESTION 4 (20 Marks)

    (a) You are charged with the responsibility of designing a light digital camera. What are
    the technical factors you need to consider when designing;
    (i) the structural housing unit.
    (ii) the loading characteristics.
    (8 Marks)
    (b) Modeling and simulation is an important phase in mechatronic design process.
    (i) List two desirable properties of a good model.
    (ii) What do you understand by hardware in loop simulation?
    (4 Marks)
    (c) With regard to design and manufacture of mechatronic components, explain the
    following;
    (i) functional specification
    (ii) optimization
    (iii) integrated product design
    (iv) Continuing evaluation
    (8 Marks)

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