Industrial Automation: Hands on

This practical introduction to the basics of machine automation offers detailed coverage of industrial machine building and automation concepts, applications, and terminology.

Written by an expert with 30 years of experience in machine building, Industrial Automation: Hands On emphasizes control systems and addresses many other subjects as well, including machine building, mechanical engineering and devices, and job functions in an industrial environment. The book covers general industrial and factory automation ideas, numbering systems, communication protocols, and platforms. The concepts presented cross the boundaries of the electrical/controls and mechanical disciplines, covering much of the different kinds of hardware and components used in machinery.

Beyond automation basics, this practical guide describes the design systems and programming software used in the machine building and automation industry, formulas, sensor application techniques, handy component and wire sizing tables, and component application examples. It is suitable as a guidebook for newcomers to the field of automation as well as a reference for the seasoned automation professional.

• Describes a range of job titles and functions
• Quick-reference wire-sizing tables, lists of manufacturers, and non-brand-specific components cataloged in a single resource
• Convenient coverage of ASCII conversion, copper wire ampacity, motor sizing, National Electrical Manufacturer's Association enclosure tables, and thermocouples
• Walks you through the typical cycle of machine building-quoting, procurement, design, fabrication, debugging, and installation
• Eliminates the need for automation professionals to reference multiple books or websites while on the job
• Fills a void in university curricula with real-world processes and applications