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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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Understanding Electro-Mechanical Engineering IEEE PRESS Understanding Science & Technology Series The IEEE PRESS Understanding Science & Technology Series treats important topics in science and technology in a simple and easy-tounderstand manner. Designed expressly for the nonspecialist engineer, scientist, or technician as well as the technologically curious-each volume stresses practical information over mathematical theorems and complicated derivations. Books in the Series Deutsch, S., Understanding the Nervous System: An Engineering Perspective Evans, B., Understanding Digital TV: The Route to HDTV Hecht, J., Sr., Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide, Second Edition Kamm, L., Understanding Electro-Mechanical Engineering: An Introduction to Mechatronics Kartalopoulos, S. V., Understanding Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic: Basic Concepts and Applications Nellist, J. G., Understanding Telecommunications and Lightwave Systems: An Entry-Level Guide, Second Edition Sigfried, S., Understanding Object-Oriented Software Engineering Ideas for future topics and authorship inquiries are welcome. Please write to IEEE PRESS: The Understanding Series Understanding Electro-Mechanical Engineering An Introduction to Mechatronics Lawrence J. Kamm formerly President of MOBOT Corp. IEEE PRESS + • W The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York IEEE PRESS 445 Hoea Lane, P.O. Box 1331 Piscataway, NJ 088li5·1331 Editorial Board J. B. Anderson, Editor in Chief S. Blanchard R. S. Blicq M. Eden R. Herrick G. F. Hoffnagle R. F. Hoyt S. V. Kartalopoulos P. Laplante J. M. F. Moura R. S. Muller I. Peden W. D. Reeve E. S4nchez-Sinencio Dudley R. Kay, Director of Book Publishing Carrie Briggs, Administrative Assistant Lisa S. Mizrahi, Review and Publicity Coordinator Technical Reviewen Ali Seireg Ebaugh Chair Professor, University ofFlorida, Gainesville Kaiser Chair Professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison Dennis Lieu Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Tzyh-Jong Tarn Professor, Systems Science and Mathematics, Washington University Charles Mischke, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor ofMechanical Engineering, Iowa State University Seymour Kremen, Ph.D. Consultant This book may be purchased at a discount from the publisher when ordered in bulk quantities. For more information, contact: IEEE PRESS Marketing Attn: Special Sales P.O. Box 1331 445 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 Fax: (732) 981-9334 @ 1996 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. 3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016-5997 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, without written permission from the publisher. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ISBN 0·7803·1031·4 IEEE Order Number: PP3806 Library of Congre&8 Catalogin,.in.Publication Data Kamm, Lawrence J. Understanding electro-mechanical engineering: an introduction to mechatronics/ by Lawrence J. Kamm p. em. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7803-1031-4 1. Mechatronics. 2. Electromechanical devices. I. Title. TJI63.12.K35 1995 621-dc20