programmed numerical control
1Numerical control — CNC redirects here. For other uses, see CNC (disambiguation). A CNC Turning Center …
2numerical control — numerically controlled. Computers. control of a machine tool, or other device used in a manufacturing process, by a computer, other control circuitry, or recorded digital commands. [1950 55] * * * (NC) Control of a system or device by direct… …
3Control (management) — Controlling is one of the managerial functions like planning, organizing, staffing and directing. It is an important function because it helps to check the errors and to take the corrective action so that deviation from standards are minimized… …
4Lighting control console — A lighting control console (also called a lightboard, lighting board, or lighting desk) is an electronic device used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple lights at once. They are used throughout the entertainment industry and are… …
5automation — /aw teuh may sheuhn/, n. 1. the technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum. 2. a mechanical device, operated electronically,… …
6machine tool — machine tooled, adj. a power operated machine, as a lathe, used for general cutting and shaping of metal and other substances. [1860 65] * * * Stationary, power driven machine used to cut, shape, or form materials such as metal and wood. Machine… …
7Milling machine — For the machine used in road construction, see Asphalt milling machine. Not to be confused with mill (grinding). Example of a bridge type CNC vertical milling center …
8List of computing and IT abbreviations — This is a list of computing and IT acronyms and abbreviations. Contents: 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y …
9Fabrication of structural steel by plasma and laser cutting — Fabrication of dimensional (non flat) structural steel elements has historically been performed by sequential operations involving sawing, drilling and high temperature flame cutting to remove material. Each of these operations is performed on… …
10List of IBM products — The following is a list of notable products from the International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation and its predecessor corporations, beginning in the 1890s, and spanning punched card machinery, time clocks, and typewriters, via mainframe… …
