Design of Automatic Machinery

Series:
Dekker Mechanical Engineering
Published:
October 27, 2004 by CRC Press - 464 Pages
Author(s):
Stephen J. Derby, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

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ISBN 9780824753696
Cat# DK1163
 

Features

Assisting in the selection and understanding of a wide range of available machine configurations, this guide

  • highlights three detailed case studies of the author's experience in the development of new automation machines and his attempts to bring them to market
  • studies cost justifying automation, patents, and intellectual property, as well costing examples based on real-world situations
  • examines system specifications and their impact on the design process-reviewing traditional automation machine configurations, their strengths and weaknesses, and related case studies
  • discusses the types and ranges of available feeders and conveyors
  • reviews types of actuators and their strengths and weaknesses
  • presents studies of demanding projects requiring sensors as integral elements
  • outlines the history of control from relays and PLC's to OMAC configured PC's
  • tells readers what to expect from a request for proposal, as well as the components of a system specification

    • Summary

    Examining options for the practical design of an automated process, this reference provides a vast amount of knowledge to design a new automatic machine or write specifications for a machine to perform an automated process-focusing on the many existing automation concepts used in recent history and showcasing the automation experiences and recommendations of the author and his associates.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction. Steps to Automation. Justifying Automation. The Automation Design Process. Workstations. Feeders and Conveyors. Actuators. Sensors. Control. Bringing New Automation to Market. System Specifications. Packaging Machines.

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