MECH 4704 Midterm: Exam-MECH4704-2008April
31 Jan 2019
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Department name & course number: mechanical & aerospace engineering mech4704a/5704w. Number of students: 65 a scantron sheet yes ___ no _x_ yes ___ no _x_ Students must count the number of pages in this examination paper before beginning to write, and report any discrepancy immediately to a proctor. In addition to this examination paper, students require: an examination booklet. Two blank pages for extra work are attached. Company a is in the process of changing from a manual stamping and manual assembly process to an automated stamping and automated assembly process. Two component designs (a) and (b), shown below, are being considered for a certain product. They are considered essentially equal in terms of material cost, part quality and part effectiveness. Briefly discuss which design you feel is more appropriate for the new largely automated facility. Parts are to be machined in your facility from pre-cut pieces of round bar stock.
