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.
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 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