{"product_id":"9780831133467-programmable-automation-technologies","title":"Programmable Automation Technologies","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocuses on programmable automation technologies used in industry. This book provides a 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).\u003cbr\u003eDivided into four parts, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProgrammable Automation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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.   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach chapter begins with an overview of chapter material with emphasis on desired outcomes and concludes with a summary, questions, and problems where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents explicit skills and methodologies to aid in the programming process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a good use of examples with numerous illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses computer simulation and actual lab equipment extensively in learning activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Programmable Automation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Introduction to Programmable Automation  The Manufacturing Process  Automation  Manufacturing Performance Measures Benefits of Automation  Automation Strategies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e Automation Justification and Productivity Concepts \u003c\/b\u003e  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\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Computer Numerical \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e CNC Programming \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Overview of CNC Programming  Program Code  Cutting Parameters  Program Organization  Programming Process  Turning Programs\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCNC Simulation Software \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Overview of CNC Simulation Software  Installation and Setup of CNCSimulator®  User Interface Simulation Examples\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e Introduction to Robotic Technology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Industrial Robotics  Robot Hardware  Robot Applications  Robot Safety  Robot Selection Considerations\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e Robot Programming \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Progammable Logic Control Overview  Industrial Process Control  PLC Terminology  PLC Hardware Components  PLC Applications Sensors and Actuators  Implementing Automation with PCLs\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e PLC Programming \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Logic Control, Sequencing, and Ladder Logic Diagrams  Ladder Logic Terminology  Typical PLC Instruction Set  PLC Programming Process  PLC Program Simulation  PLC Programming Example\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e Automated Work Cells \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   Automated Workstations and Work Cells  Workstation and Work Cell Components Automated Workstation and Work Cell Examples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40856806490209,"sku":"9780831133467","price":106.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28749691.jpg?v=1747424349","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780831133467-programmable-automation-technologies","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}