A practical guide to industrial automation concepts, terminology, and applications
Industrial Automation Hands-On is a single source of essential information for those involved in the design and use of automated machinery. The book emphasizes control systems and offers full coverage of other relevant topics, including machine building, mechanical engineering and devices, manufacturing business systems, and job functions in an industrial environment. Detailed charts and tables serve as handy design aids. This is an invaluable reference for novices and seasoned automation professionals alike.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Automation and Manufacturing
Chapter 2 : Important Concepts
Chapter 3 : Components and Hardware
Chapter 4 : Machine Systems
Chapter 5 : Process Systems and Automated Machinery
Chapter 6 : Software
Chapter 7 : Occupations and Trades
Chapter 8 : Industrial and Factory Business Systems
Chapter 9 : Machine and System Design
Chapter 10 : Applications
Appendix A : ASCII Table
Appendix B : Ampacity
Appendix C : Motor Sizing
Appendix D : NEMA Enclosure Tables
Appendix E : Manufacturers, Machine Builders, and Integrators
Appendix F : Thermocouples
Bibliography
Index
