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	Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Formal	Computer Numerical Control ( CNC) refers to the digital control of a physical machine that consists of a series of integrated actuators, power electronics, sensors, and a dedicated computer running under a real-time operating system. Read More
Practical	Computer numerical control (CNC) can control multiple machines, usually when they are grouped in a manufacturing cell. This is a form of digital automation. Read More
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Formal

Computer Numerical Control ( CNC) refers to the digital control of a physical machine that consists of a series of integrated actuators, power electronics, sensors, and a dedicated computer running under a real-time operating system.

Practical

Computer numerical control (CNC) can control multiple machines, usually when they are grouped in a manufacturing cell. This is a form of digital automation.

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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)