Electromechanical Design Handbook (Hardcover)

by Ronald Walsh (Author) "This chapter reviews the standard mathematics references and measurement system conversions that are useful for many applications in the engineering disciplines..." (more)
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Product Description
A-Z guide to electrical/electronic and mechanical engineering design data. The ultimate sourcebook of electro-mechanical engineering design data is now better than ever, with thoroughly updated material, new discussions of engineering economics and elastomer springs. and a bounty of new drawings. Electro-Mechanical Design Handbook, Third Edition, by Ronald A. Walsh, gives you the know-how you need to develop parts, mechanisms, and assemblies, with thorough explanations of: *Properties, uses, and strength of engineering materials *Machine element design and mechanisms *Basic pneumatics, hydraulics, air handling and heat *Fastener and joining techniques *Layout and fabrication practices, including castings, moldings, extrusions and powder metal technology *Finishes and plating practices *Dimensioning and tolerancing practices *Much, much more!

About the Author
Ronald A. Walsh is former director of research and development at Powercon Corporation in Severn, Maryland. An industrial product designer for more than 40 years with such companies as American Machine and Foundry and Martin Marietta, he holds three U.S. patents for electronic packaging systems and mechanical devices, as well as five copyrights. He is also the author of both editions of the McGraw-Hill Machining and Metalworking Handbook.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1136 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 3 edition (January 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071348123
• ISBN-13: 978-0071348126
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #590,353 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mostly mechanical, with basic electronics., August 26, 2001

By	Trevor Blackwell (Los Altos, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Electro-mechanical suggests the book would have info on motors, solenoids, and other electromechanical items, but it has very little. It's mostly mechanical & general engineering stuff, with a very basic chapter on electrical components. Throughout the book, it goes into excessive detail on subjects where the author had material on hand, and glosses over other important areas. If you were going to buy this and Walsh's other book, Machining and Metalworking, buy both Machinery's Handbook and Christiansen's Electronics Engineers' Handbook instead as these cover all the samesubject matter and more.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Electro-Mechanical Design Handbook, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

Excellent Handbook. Logically laid out. Has lots of data with out a lot index referencing. The handbook has material information as well as conversions and basic mathematical principles. This book takes you from the basics to detailed electro mechanical systems. a must for any Mechanical Engineer

4.0 out of 5 stars a comprehensive guide to materials and processes, December 5, 2001

By	Travisji Corcoran "anarcho-capitalist" (Arlington, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very technical handbook for a working mechanical, or electro-mechanical engineer. It includes charts of materials, their densities, their dielectric constants, cross sections of bearings, mechanisms for translating rotary motion into linear motion, page after page of descriptions of fasteners, torque ratings for different screws, pictures of industrial lathes, analysis of mechanical damage suffered by high current machinery due to electrical fields, etc.

Fascinating, if you're the kind of person who subscribes to Home Shop Machinist, but not light reading by any means.