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Understanding Electro-Mechanical Engineering
An Introduction to Mechatronics
Lawrence J. Kamm (Author)
9780780310315, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 22 August 1995
416 pages
23.2 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.669 kg
With a focus on electromechanical systems in a variety of fields, this accessible introductory text brings you coverage of the full range of electrical mechanical devices used today. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the design process and get valuable insights into good design practice. UNDERSTANDING ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING will be of interest to anyone in need of a non-technical, interdisciplinary introduction to the thriving field of mechatronics.
List of Illustrations xxv Preface xxix About the Author xxxi Introduction 1 PART I Understanding the Science and Technology 7 Chapter 1 Electrical Engineering 9 Chapter 2 Mechanical Engineering 35 PART II Understanding the Devices and Systems 65 Chapter 3 Generators and Motors 67 Chapter 4 Brakes and Clutches 88 Chapter 5 Amplifiers 101 Chapter 6 Actuators 111 Chapter 7 Transducers 128 Chapter 8 Controlled Motion 153 Chapter 9 Contact Makers and Electrodes 172 Chapter 10 Computer Components 202 Chapter 11 Marking Paper 212 Chapter 12 Sound 222 Chapter 13 Manufacturing 229 Chapter 14 Assembling and Connecting 239 Chapter 15 Military Devices 254 Chapter 16 Medical Devices 257 Chapter 17 Consumer Devices 263 Chapter 18 Passive Electrical Components 268 PART III Understanding Design 273 Chapter 19 The Science and the Art 275 Chapter 20 How One Designs 278 Chapter 21 Minimum Constraint Design 284 Chapter 22 Design for Manufacturing 289 Chapter 23 User-Friendly Design 294 Chapter 24 Accuracy, Adjustment and Gauging 297 Chapter 25 Reliability, Defects, Abuse, Failure, and Maintenance 300 Chapter 26 Barriers, Filters, Conduits, and Valves 309 Chapter 27 Ecology 320 Chapter 28 Money 324 Chapter 29 Cost Reduction and Product Improvement 327 Chapter 30 Constraints on Design 334 Chapter 31 People Engineering 337 Chapter 32 Getting Help 345 Chapter 33 Design Parameters 349 Chapter 34 Product Classes and Families 352 Appendix Patent Classification 357 References and Bibliography 361 Index 371
Subject Areas: Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]
