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NUMERICAL CONTROL MACHINE PROGRAMMER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerical control programmer
1, record 1, English, numerical%20control%20programmer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NC programmer 2, record 1, English, NC%20programmer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a person who is responsible for the preparation and development of numerical programs used to drive NC [numerical control] and CNC [computer numerical control] tools. 3, record 1, English, - numerical%20control%20programmer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A primary duty of a numerical control programmer is to write programs that direct machine tools to perform functions automatically. They enter commands, instructions, or other specifications into equipment. 4, record 1, English, - numerical%20control%20programmer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The programmer will select the necessary tools that are used in cutting, and also in establishing the sequence of operations of the machine’s operations. He/she is also assigned in creating the specific machine codes in order to drive the cutting tool’s cutter path. The programmer must also utilize the graphics and the language-based systems. 3, record 1, English, - numerical%20control%20programmer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- programmeur en commande numérique
1, record 1, French, programmeur%20en%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- programmeuse en commande numérique 1, record 1, French, programmeuse%20en%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- programmeur en CN 1, record 1, French, programmeur%20en%20CN
correct, masculine noun
- programmeuse en CN 1, record 1, French, programmeuse%20en%20CN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- School and School-Related Administration
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Numerical Control Machine Programmer
1, record 2, English, Numerical%20Control%20Machine%20Programmer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numerical control machine programmer : Graduates of this 48-week program are trained in the modern methods of Numerical Control machine tool operation, as well as in the writing and editing of manual part-programs. Practical skills learned include :machine set-up, tool pre-set, tape preparation, cutter diameter and length compensation setting and on-site modification of existing programs. 2, record 2, English, - Numerical%20Control%20Machine%20Programmer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Community college program. 3, record 2, English, - Numerical%20Control%20Machine%20Programmer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programmeur - machine-outil à commande numérique
1, record 2, French, Programmeur%20%2D%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours collégial. 2, record 2, French, - Programmeur%20%2D%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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