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CNC

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001195

Computer Numerical Control: A method of automating machine tools through programmed commands. This system interprets design data to guide the movements of tools, enabling precise and repeatable manufacturing operations. CNC machines are widely used for milling, turning, grinding, and other processes in modern industrial production.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001195
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
Expansionsnumerical control[Appendix:Glossary
SynonymsNC
See alsoNC
TranslationsGerman: CNC; Spanish: CNC; French: CNC
Record as JSON
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  "term": "CNC",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Computer Numerical Control: A method of automating machine tools through programmed commands. This system interprets design data to guide the movements of tools, enabling precise and repeatable manufacturing operations. CNC machines are widely used for milling, turning, grinding, and other processes in modern industrial production.",
  "expansions": [
    "numerical control[Appendix:Glossary"
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "NC"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "NC"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "CNC",
    "es": "CNC",
    "fr": "CNC"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cnc/"
}

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