Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 8th in SI Units by Pearson

Chapter 37

Automation of Manufacturing Processes and Operations

37.1 Introduction

37.2 Automation

37.3 Numerical Control

37.4 Adaptive Control

37.5 Material Handling and Movement

37.6 Industrial Robots

37.7 Sensor Technology

37.8 Flexible Fixturing

37.9 Assembly Systems

37.10 Design Considerations for Fixturing, Assembly, Disassembly, and Servicing

37.11 Economic Considerations

Example:

37.1 Historical Origin of Numerical Control

Case Study:

37.1 Robotic Deburring of a Blow-molded Toboggan

 

• This chapter describes automation in all aspects of manufacturing processes and operations, by which parts are produced reliably, accurately, and economically at high production rates. It begins with a description of the types of automation and their various ...