Understanding electro-mechanical engineering : an introduction to mechatronics / Lawrence J. Kamm.
By: Kamm, Lawrence J [author.].
Contributor(s): John Wiley & Sons [publisher.] | IEEE Xplore (Online service) [distributor.].
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-369) and index.
List of Illustrators. Preface. About the Author. Introduction. UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Electrical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. UNDERSTANDING THE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS. Generators and Motors. Brakes and Clutches. Amplifiers. Actuators. Transducers. Controlled Motion. Contact Makers and Electrodes. Computer Components. Marking Paper. Sound. Manufacturing. Assembling and Connecting. Military Devices. Medical Devices. Consumer Devices. Passive Electrical Components. UNDERSTANDING DESIGN. The Science and the Art. How One Designs. Minimum Constraint Design. Design for Manufacturing. User-Friendly Design. Accuracy, Adjustment, and Gauging. Reliability, Defects, Abuse, Failure, and Maintenance. Barriers, Filters, Conduits, and Valves. Ecology. Money. Cost Reduction and Product Improvement. Constraints on Design. People Engineering. Getting Help. Design Parameters. Product Classes and Families. Appendix: Patent Classification. References and Bibliography. Index.
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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.
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