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

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.

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.