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What is CNC ?. Computer numerical control (CNC) is the process of manufacturing machined parts where production is controlled and allocated by a computerized controller. Motors … drive each axis of a machine tool regulate the direction , speed , and length of time each axis rotates.
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What is CNC ? Computer numerical control (CNC) is the process of manufacturing machined parts where production is controlled and allocated by a computerized controller. • Motors … • drive each axis of a machine tool • regulate the direction, speed, and length of time each axis rotates. • … and NC programs • numeric point data • machine control commands • function codes.
Tape The first NC machine tool • Developed at MIT in 1952 • Tape-fed Tape reader
NC unit Motors Head and tool A modern CNC machine tool