Robots and Manufacturing Automation (2nd Edition)

Robots and Manufacturing Automation (2nd Edition)
By C. Ray Asfahl

Robots and Manufacturing Automation by C. Ray Asfahl is an applications-oriented textbook that surveys the wide spectrum of automated systems available to increase manufacturing productivity, covering all aspects of automation including robots, numerical control machines, programmable controllers, computer controllers, and microprocessor-based automated systems. This second edition has been completely updated with roughly 20% text expansion, modernized coverage emphasizing the most recent and widely-used automation equipment and techniques, and new chapters bringing topic coverage to the cutting edge of the field.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Getting ready to automate
• Building blocks of automation
• Mechanization of parts handling
• Automatic production and assembly
• Numerical control and CAD/CAM
• Industrial robots
• Teaching robots to do work (robot programming)
• Machine vision systems
• Robot implementation and industrial applications of robots
• Industrial logic control systems and logic diagramming
• Programmable logic controllers
• On-line computer control and microprocessors
• Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
• Ethics in automation and manufacturing

Key features:

• New chapters on Machine Vision and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Updated Robot Programming chapter with new material on the AML Language
• Concepts on designing products to enhance automation and manual production
• Every chapter includes quantitative exercises and design case studies
• Easy-to-understand style illustrated with vivid images
• Completely current second edition covering the full spectrum of automated manufacturing systems

Perfect for:

• Mechanical and industrial engineering students
• Manufacturing and production engineering students
• Students studying robotics and automation technology
• Faculty teaching automation and manufacturing systems courses
• Engineers and professionals working in manufacturing automation

Available at Prince Book Depot. Cash on Delivery available. Nationwide delivery across Pakistan.