Author Bill Kennedy
Published
May 01, 2003 - 12:00pm
Swiss-type CNC machines help shops meet the medical industry's needs.
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
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