Industrial Press Programmable Automation Technologies - PAT-3467

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Overview 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. Features
  • 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.
Table of Contents

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
Industrial Press Programmable Automation Technologies