Programmable Automation Technologies : An Introduction to CNC, Robotics, and PLCs

Title: Programmable Automation Technologies : An Introduction to CNC, Robotics, and PLCs
Author: Daniel E. Kandray
ISBN: 0831133465 / 9780831133467
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 510
Publisher: Industrial Press
Year: 2010
Availability: In Stock

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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.

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  • 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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Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Programmable Automation
Chapter 2 : Automation Justification and Productivity Concepts
Chapter 3 : Introduction to Computer Numerical
Chapter 4 : CNC Programming
Chapter 5 : CNC Simulation Software
Chapter 6 : Introduction to Robotic Technology
Chapter 7 : Robot Programming
Chapter 8 : Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Chapter 9 : PLC Programming
Chapter 10 : Automated Work Cells

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