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Ebook Edition of item 978-0-8311-3346-7 - Divided into four parts, Programmable Automation focuses on programmable automation technologies used in industry. Comprehensive yet concise, this unique...
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  • 04 January 2010
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Ebook Edition of item 978-0-8311-3346-7 - Divided into four parts, Programmable Automation focuses on programmable automation technologies used in industry. Comprehensive yet concise, this unique textbook provides a solid foundation of analytical techniques to justify automation and the knowledge and instruction of how to program computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment, industrial robots and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Through a very practical approach, readers will learn specific programming languages related to each technology including G code and ladder logic. And it is sure to be found useful by electrical, industrial, mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering technology undergraduate students, in addition to anyone in industry interested in learning about programmable automation and developing the corresponding programming skills.
  • Each chapter begins with an overview of chapter material with emphasis on desired outcomes and concludes with a summary, questions, and problems where appropriate.
  • Presents explicit skills and methodologies to aid in the programming process.
  • Features a good use of examples with numerous illustrations.
  • Uses computer simulation and actual lab equipment extensively in learning activities.
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Price: $89.95
Pages: 528
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
Imprint: Industrial Press, Inc.
Publication Date: 04 January 2010
Trim Size: 7.00 X 5.00 in
ISBN: 9780831134297
Format: CD
BISACs: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Automation
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Introduction to Programmable Automation

  • Introduction to Programmable Automation
  • The Manufacturing Process
  • Automation
  • Manufacturing Performance Measures
  • Benefits of Automation
  • Automation Strategies

Automation Justification and Productivity Concepts
  • Automation Justification and Productivity
  • Productivity Calculations
  • Process Outputs and Mathematical Concepts for Quantifying Production
  • Process Inputs and Manufacturing Costs
  • Comparing Alternatives with Productivity Calculations
  • The Impact of Production Volume on Alternatives
  • Productivity and the USA Principle

Introduction to Computer Numerical
  • Introduction to CNC Technology
  • CNC System Components
  • Coordinate Systems and Reference Points
  • The Ten Steps of CNC Programming
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of CNC Technology
  • When to Use CNC Technology

CNC Programming
  • Overview of CNC Programming
  • Program Code
  • Cutting Parameters
  • Program Organization
  • Programming Process
  • Turning Programs

CNC Simulation Software
  • Overview of CNC Simulation Software
  • Installation and Setup of CNCSimulator®
  • User Interface
  • Simulation Examples

Introduction to Robotic Technology
Industrial Robotics
  • Robot Hardware
  • Robot Applications
  • Robot Safety
  • Robot Selection Considerations

  • Robot Programming
    • Robot Programming Concepts
    • Programming Methods
    • Robot Programming Languagues
    • Robot Program Development, Organization and Structure
    • Writing Robot Program of Instructions
    • Robot Simulation
    • Robot Program Simulation Example

    Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
    • Progammable Logic Control Overview
    • Industrial Process Control
    • PLC Terminology
    • PLC Hardware Components
    • PLC Applications
    • Sensors and Actuators
    • Implementing Automation with PCLs

    PLC Programming
    • Logic Control, Sequencing, and Ladder Logic Diagrams
    • Ladder Logic Terminology
    • Typical PLC Instruction Set
    • PLC Programming Process
    • PLC Program Simulation
    • PLC Programming Example

    Automated Work Cells
    • Automated Workstations and Work Cells
    • Workstation and Work Cell Components
    • Automated Workstation and Work Cell Examples