Manufacturing Systems [Paperback]

Intented as a `primer' in manufacturing systems, this book concentrates primarily on the technology that is applied on the shop floor to automate the manufacturing process. Modern automation techniques are placed in the context of manufacturing systems approaches and more traditional production engineering approaches. This edition has been updated with new material including sample course work, examination questions and a comprehensively revised reading list. It provides a clear account of steps to automation and covers all the essential aspects of principle and application in an accessible way.Preface to the second edition. Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction - manufacturing systems approaches. More conventional approaches to factory layout. The machining centre - a servo-controlled machine tool. The robot - a handling device, a manipulator. Sensing. Software for single machines. The manufacturing cell - the building block of systems. Assembly. The integrated factory and systems. Computer control of manufacturing systems. Systems software.Reviews for 1st edition: The treatment of the subject is at all times comprehensive...and will help to further the readers' understanding of the vast multidisciplinary subject of modern manufacturing technology. - FMS Magazine; ...a key volume for the production engineer. Automotive Engineer; In conclusion I found the book easy to read and it would be a useful starting point for a broad range of computerised manufacturing technologies. - Manufacturing EngineerSpringer Book Archives