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With Sabri Cetinkunt's Mechatronics, you can develop the technical background you need to design an automated machine, component, or process, as well as the practical judgment and knowledge of the current state-of-the-art technology you need to find the most effective solution. Drawing on knowledge and techniques from mechanical, aerospace, chemical, electrical and computer engineering, the text explores the theory behind a wide range of basic devices used in automated machines and processes--from gears and pumps, to servomotors and microchips. Various motion-control lab experiments bring together all aspects of the mechatronics field, and provide practical experience in designing circuits and writing software.
Key Features
* Reviews the basic concepts of kinematics and common motion conversion mechanisms.
* Provides practical coverage of electronics, focusing on information non-electronics engineers need to know to analyze and design systems containing electronic components.
* Offers comprehensive coverage of electro-hydraulic systems with real-world examples from the construction equipment industry.
* Includes extensive and accurate coverage of all types of sensors, enabling you to work on any project that involves measurement and testing.
* Discusses electric motors in detail, including DC motors, steppers, AC motors, and SR motors--key knowledge for designers of factory automation and robotic projects.
* Covers microcontroller hardware and software issues, using PIC-18F452 microcontroller as an example.
* Includes the often neglected topic of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) which forms the foundation of factory automation.
* The first textbook to cover the coordination motion control concepts as they are used in industry using state-of-the-art motion controllers and servo motors (i.e, applications in printing machines, coil winding machines, machine tools, and robotics).
* Various motion-control-related lab experiments involve the construction of electronic interface circuits and the programming of real-time controls software.
* Discusses modeling of mechatronic systems and components, control system design, analysis and simulation in MATLAB.
* References real devices or components in examples and applications.
* Provides a comprehensive list of supplies of components needed in mechatronic systems. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Sabri Cetinkunt | | Hardcover: | 624 pages | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Publication Date: | January 23, 2006 | | ISBN: | 047147987X | | Package Length: | 10.0 inches | | Package Width: | 7.2 inches | | Package Height: | 1.1 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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 Lousy, error-filled book Dec 19, 2007
I used this book during my first of two mechatronics courses. Due to the many complaints from students about the number of errors throughout the book our instructor chose a different text for the second semester. Some of the errors include: homework problems that refer to figures that are drawn incorrectly, thus making the homework problem impossible to solve; figures and pictures that are incorrectly labeled, and answers to homework problems that are incorrect.
Additionally, the text seemed to refer more to the history of a device rather than how to apply it. Many of the homework problems ask for information that is not discussed in the text, so external resources are required to answer the questions. It would have been better to simply have another primary source to begin with.
 The Best Mechatronics Book Nov 21, 2007
This a very good book for learning Mechatronics technology from the basics to the graduate level. It's difficult to fit in such a vast subject in one book and the author did a fine job. The book also deals with Matlab/Simulink approaches to control systems.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great textbook!!! Mar 16, 2007
- The book is one of the most advanced and comprehensive mechatronics books. It is not a tutorial book of basics. It starts with fundamental physical principals, then gives examples from real-world designs, such as the circuit examples in electrohydraulics.
- Through the book, many good design guidelines are briefly sprinkled.
A young student may not completely understand these and appreciate, but experienced designers will agree and appreciate them. Many good design principles come from good experience, not necessarily from a formula. The book tries to provide those insights in computer controlled mechanical system design.
- It would be good to have more examples in the book so that it can be more easily used in classroom setting. As is, it is a good reference book and a little hard to read by undergraduate students.
5 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Careful Dec 27, 2006
Maybe it's just because this was used for an Intro to Mechatronics course in my Junior year, but I found this book totally useless. The explanations of how certain actuators/sensors work are about three sentences long, followed by 200 equations. The only reason I understood anything from this book is thanks to Wikipedia.
If you already know about all this stuff, maybe this book is a good reference, but if you are trying to learn it for the first time, good luck.
Also, I just thought that I'd point out that the 4 positive reviews for this book are from Illinois -- that is coincidentally where the author is from as well. That may explain their enthusiastic reviews of this book.
2 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Mechatronics: best of the best Mar 31, 2006
Just as the book cover implies, Mechatronics is a field which combines between several disciplines, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. The book serves as a mile stone for the student or practicing engineer new to the field, whether coming from a mechanical or electrical background.
Nevertheless, Mechatronics serves as a powerful reference for those already familiar with the field. Numerous examples of real-life mechatronic systems/problems covering the topics of Hydraulics, Electro-Hydraulics, Mechanisms, Electronics, Electrical Machines and more, all backed up with rich figures make this possible.
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