Publisher's Synopsis
The focus of this book on the selection and application of electrical drives and control systems for electromechanical and mechatronics applications make it uniquely useful for engineers in industry working with machines and drives. - The criteria for motor-drive selection are explained, and the main types of drives available to drive machine tools and robots introduced. The author also provides a review of control systems and their application, including network technologies. The coverage of machine tools and high-performance drives in smaller applications makes this a highly practical book focused on the needs of students and engineers working with electromechanical systems. -