Programmable Automation Technologies (Volume 1) - Hardcover

Kandray, Daniel M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0831133465 ISBN 13: 9780831133467

Publisher: Industrial Press, 2010

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Daniel M. Kandray is a gratudale of Youngstown State University, with an M.T. from Kent State University. A faculty member in the Department of Engineering & Science Technology in Summit College at the University of Akron, he was previously a faculty member at Kent State University. He is a member of the Soociety of Manufacturing Engineers and a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Industrial Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0831133465
• ISBN 13: 9780831133467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 528