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