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computer numerical control

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computer numerical control

Control of machine tools, most often milling machines or lathes, by a computer. The pattern of work for the machine to follow, which often involves performing repeated sequences of actions, is described using a special-purpose programming language.



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Others might want to go into inspection, sales, programming or computer numerical control.
In manufacturing industries, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Direct Numerical Control (DNC), and industrial robots greatly increase manufacturing flexibility by controlling parts manufacture through software programming.
ACCSCT is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education The campus recently expanded by adding a new computer laboratory and a new CNC Milling Machine for its Computer Numerical Control program.
 
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