Design of Automatic Machinery


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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 recommen




Trajectory Planning for Automatic Machines and Robots


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This book deals with the problems related to planning motion laws and t- jectories for the actuation system of automatic machines, in particular for those based on electric drives, and robots. The problem of planning suitable trajectories is relevant not only for the proper use of these machines, in order to avoid undesired e?ects such as vibrations or even damages on the mech- ical structure, but also in some phases of their design and in the choice and sizing of the actuators. This is particularly true now that the concept of “el- tronic cams” has replaced, in the design of automatic machines, the classical approach based on “mechanical cams”. The choice of a particular trajectory has direct and relevant implications on several aspects of the design and use of an automatic machine, like the dimensioning of the actuators and of the reduction gears, the vibrations and e?orts generated on the machine and on the load, the tracking errors during the motion execution. For these reasons, in order to understand and appreciate the peculiarities of the di?erent techniques available for trajectory planning, besides the ma- ematical aspects of their implementation also a detailed analysis in the time and frequency domains, a comparison of their main properties under di?erent points of view, and general considerations related to their practical use are reported.




Dynamic Modeling of Automatic Machines for Design and Control


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This book describes the design experience of automatic machines and the theoretical background for controlling them. Unlike the existing literature, it includes design concepts and their relationship with the dynamic behavior of automated devices, and links the dynamic response of the machine elements with the actuators that constitute an automatic machine. As such, it demonstrates that it is vital to properly model any automatic machine as a single system and find the final response to have a good design and control scheme. The introduction describes the background for designing automatic machines, their uniqueness in machine design, and the need to understand dynamic behavior. The following chapters provide the background for modeling multibody systems, examples of typical automatic machines, and the basis for determining the dynamic response of the most common actuators (motor, pneumatic, and hydraulic pistons and valves). The fourth chapter describes the dynamic response of the most common sensors utilized in automatic machines, while the fifth chapter includes the dynamic models of the machine elements that connect the actuators with the end effects (specific tools for each particular application). The final chapters contain examples of dynamic models for different automatic machines, including all the elements that affect the final response, and describe the simulation techniques (and their application to the examples) and the application of the transfer function for estimating the transient response of automatic machines.




Pneumatic Actuating Systems for Automatic Equipment


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Automation is quickly becoming the standard across nearly every area of manufacturing. Pneumatic actuators play a very important role in modern automation systems, yet until now there has been no book that takes into account the recent progress not only in the pneumatic systems themselves but also in the integration of mechatronics, electronic cont




Manufacturing Automation


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Metal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and their practical application to manufacturing problems. It begins with metal cutting mechanics, principles of vibration and experimental modal analysis applied to solving shop floor problems. There is in-depth coverage of chatter vibrations, a problem experienced daily by manufacturing engineers. Programming, design and automation of CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools, NC (numerical control) programming and CAD/CAM technology are discussed. The text also covers the selection of drive actuators, feedback sensors, modelling and control of feed drives, the design of real time trajectory generation and interpolation algorithms and CNC-oriented error analysis in detail. Each chapter includes examples drawn from industry, design projects and homework problems. This is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and also practising engineers.




Machine Learning Design Patterns


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The design patterns in this book capture best practices and solutions to recurring problems in machine learning. The authors, three Google engineers, catalog proven methods to help data scientists tackle common problems throughout the ML process. These design patterns codify the experience of hundreds of experts into straightforward, approachable advice. In this book, you will find detailed explanations of 30 patterns for data and problem representation, operationalization, repeatability, reproducibility, flexibility, explainability, and fairness. Each pattern includes a description of the problem, a variety of potential solutions, and recommendations for choosing the best technique for your situation. You'll learn how to: Identify and mitigate common challenges when training, evaluating, and deploying ML models Represent data for different ML model types, including embeddings, feature crosses, and more Choose the right model type for specific problems Build a robust training loop that uses checkpoints, distribution strategy, and hyperparameter tuning Deploy scalable ML systems that you can retrain and update to reflect new data Interpret model predictions for stakeholders and ensure models are treating users fairly




Automation in Textile Machinery


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Automation is the use of various control systems for operating equipment such as machinery and processes. In line, this book deals with comprehensive analysis of the trends and technologies in automation and control systems used in textile engineering. The control systems descript in all chapters is to dissect the important components of an integrated control system in spinning, weaving, knitting, chemical processing and garment industries, and then to determine if and how the components are converging to provide manageable and reliable systems throughout the chain from fiber to the ultimate customer. Key Features: • Describes the design features of machinery for operating various textile machineries in product manufacturing • Covers the fundamentals of the instrumentation and control engineering used in textile machineries • Illustrates sensors and basic elements for textile automation • Highlights the need of robotics in textile engineering • Reviews the overall idea and scope of research in designing textile machineries




Robotics


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Robotics, Second Edition is an essential addition to the toolbox of any engineer or hobbyist involved in the design of any type of robot or automated mechanical system. It is the only book available that takes the reader through a step-by step design process in this rapidly advancing specialty area of machine design. This book provides the professional engineer and student with important and detailed methods and examples of how to design the mechanical parts of robots and automated systems. Most robotics and automation books today emphasis the electrical and control aspects of design without any practical coverage of how to design and build the components, the machine or the system. The author draws on his years of industrial design experience to show the reader the design process by focusing on the real, physical parts of robots and automated systems. Answers the questions: How are machines built? How do they work? How does one best approach the design process for a specific machine? Thoroughly updated with new coverage of modern concepts and techniques, such as rapid modeling, automated assembly, parallel-driven robots and mechatronic systems Calculations for design completed with Mathematica which will help the reader through its ease of use, time-saving methods, solutions to nonlinear equations, and graphical display of design processes Use of real-world examples and problems that every reader can understand without difficulty Large number of high-quality illustrations Self-study and homework problems are integrated into the text along with their solutions so that the engineering professional and the student will each find the text very useful




Standard Handbook of Machine Design


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The latest ideas in machine analysis and design have led to a major revision of the field's leading handbook. New chapters cover ergonomics, safety, and computer-aided design, with revised information on numerical methods, belt devices, statistics, standards, and codes and regulations. Key features include: *new material on ergonomics, safety, and computer-aided design; *practical reference data that helps machines designers solve common problems--with a minimum of theory. *current CAS/CAM applications, other machine computational aids, and robotic applications in machine design. This definitive machine design handbook for product designers, project engineers, design engineers, and manufacturing engineers covers every aspect of machine construction and operations. Voluminous and heavily illustrated, it discusses standards, codes and regulations; wear; solid materials, seals; flywheels; power screws; threaded fasteners; springs; lubrication; gaskets; coupling; belt drive; gears; shafting; vibration and control; linkage; and corrosion.




Packaging Machinery Handbook


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Finally, a comprehensive book about packaging machinery. The Packaging Machinery Handbook is the first book covering the range of packaging machinery in common use. It includes chapters on filling, capping, labeling, cartoning, inspecting and more. The chapter on packaging line design provides a framework for developing a new packaging line from initial idea to production. More than 120 illustrations allow readers to see inside the machines and what makes them tick. A companion website at www.packmachbook.com includes links to hundreds of videos of these machines in action. The book is designed for the newcomer who wants to learn about machinery, for the package designer who needs to understand how their package will be produced and for the seasoned professional who wants a handy reference. What the experts are saying: Experience is the best teacher. But if you can't wait 10 years and don't want to learn the hard way, read John Henry's Packaging Machinery Handbook Through a fast-moving conversational writing style - from big-picture "here's why it's done" to nitty-gritty "here's how it's done" - John transfers his extensive packaging knowledge nearly as effortlessly as a Vulcan mind-meld. Lisa McTigue Pierce, packaging journalist since 1982 From his wealth of practical experience, John has put together a great resource for anyone who is thinking about buying a piece of packaging machinery or who is engaged in putting together a packaging operation. It will help even the most seasoned veterans avoid some common pitfalls. Larry Luciano, President, Luciano Packaging Technology John Henry's Packaging Machinery Handbook will be the definitive work he day it is published. This is the book we in the field will reach for when we need insight into packaging machinery. His technical integrity gives us a book of great utility.This book is first rate and badly needed. Bravo to John Henry! Iver Phallen, President, Oden Corporation