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numerically controlled machine [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine
1, record 1, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- N C machine 2, record 1, English, N%20C%20machine
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- N/C machine 3, record 1, English, N%2FC%20machine
correct
- NC machine 4, record 1, English, NC%20machine
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of numerically controlled machines involves transferring coded information from a drawing to a program. The information is then punched onto cards or a tape which is inserted in the machine tool and the machine then performs the operations and sequences to produce the specified part. 3, record 1, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"numerically controlled" or "numerical control" could be abbreviated by "N/C" or "NC". See LAITO, 1979 ,,, 188. 5, record 1, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine
Record 1, Key term(s)
- numerical machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine à commande numérique
1, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine-outil à commande numérique 2, record 1, French, machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine à commande numérique à mise en position point par point. Elles sont capables de réaliser une ou plusieurs opérations données: perçage, alésage, rabotage [...] après une mise en position elle-même précise. 1, record 1, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- machine numérique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- máquina de control numérico
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20de%20control%20num%C3%A9rico
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maquinaria, controlada por una computadora (ordenador), en operaciones industriales. 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A1quina%20de%20control%20num%C3%A9rico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Algunas de estas maquinarias numéricamente controladas usan cintas de papel, preparadas de antemano por una computadora programada especialmente, para controlar los movimientos de complejas herramientas. Las computadoras pueden dirigir máquinas graficadoras, poleas de transporte y muchos otros procesos extraordinariamente complejos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A1quina%20de%20control%20num%C3%A9rico
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