TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kamm,Lawrence J.
TI  - Understanding electro-mechanical engineering: an introduction to mechatronics 
T2  - IEEE Press understanding science & technology series
SN  - 0780310314
AV  - TJ163.12 .K35 1996
U1  - 621 20
PY  - 1996///]
CY  - New York
PB  - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
KW  - Mechatronics
KW  - Electromechanical devices
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-369) and index; List of Illustrations --; Preface --; About the Author --; Introduction --; Ch. 1; Electrical Engineering --; Ch. 2; Mechanical Engineering --; Ch. 3; Generators and Motors --; Ch. 4; Brakes and Clutches --; Ch. 5; Amplifiers --; Ch. 6; Actuators --; Ch. 7; Transducers --; Ch. 8; Controlled Motion --; Ch. 9; Contact Makers and Electrodes --; Ch. 10; Computer Components --; Ch. 11; Marking Paper --; Ch. 12; Sound --; Ch. 13; Manufacturing --; Ch. 14; Assembling and Connecting --; Ch. 15; Military Devices --; Ch. 16; Medical Devices --; Ch. 17; Consumer Devices --; Ch. 18; Passive Electrical Components --; Ch. 19; The Science and the Art --; Ch. 20; How One Designs --; Ch. 21; Minimum Constraint Design --; Ch. 22; Design for Manufacturing --; Ch. 23; User-Friendly Design --; Ch. 24; Accuracy, Adjustment, and Gauging --; Ch. 25; Reliability, Defects, Abuse, Failure, and Maintenance --; Ch. 26; Barriers, Filters, Conduits, and Valves --; Ch. 27; Ecology --; Ch. 28; Money --; Ch. 29; Cost Reduction and Product Improvement --; Ch. 30; Constraints on Design --; Ch. 31; People Engineering --; Ch. 32; Getting Help --; Ch. 33; Design Parameters --; Ch. 34; Product Classes and Families --; Appendix: Patent Classification --; References and Bibliography --; Index
N2  - "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."--Publisher description
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