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 p
Table of Contents
Part I: Programmable Automation and Productivity Concepts - Introduction to Programmable Automation. Programmable Automation and Manufacturing Support Systems. Automation Justification and Productivity Concepts.; Part II: CNC Programming - Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC). CNC Programming. CNC Programming Simulation Software. CNC Milling. CNC Turning.; Part III: Robotics - Introduction to Robotics. Robot Configuration and Classifications. Robot Programming.; Part IV: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers. Actuators. Sensors. PLC Programming. Appendices. Index.
