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NUMERICAL CONTROL MACHINE TOOL [5 records]

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Record 1 2020-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
  • Machinery
DEF

An automated process that returns [a] machine to a known position.

CONT

Machine homing is one of the most important parts of a CNC [computer numerical control] machine simply because without knowing the reference or the position of each axis, [a person] can’t use [the] machine. Things such as job fixtures, jigs, and automatic tool changes simply can’t work without homing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Machines
CONT

La machine se déplace suivant les trois axes pour réaliser la prise d'origine sur X, Y et Z.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
  • Electronic Devices
DEF

A characteristic of a numerical control system which allows the zero reference point to be established at any position over the full travel of the machine tool.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
  • Dispositifs électroniques
DEF

Caractéristique d'une commande numérique qui permet à l'origine du système de mesure de la commande numérique d'être située, en n'importe quel point de l'origine machine, la position d'origine permanente n'étant pas nécessairement gardée en mémoire dans la commande numérique

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Cartography
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

An automatic drafting machine using numerical control, i. e. input of coordinate data which define the movement of the drafting tool. This is the case for most plotters, however, this term is only used for relatively large and heavy line plotters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Cartographie
  • Mathématiques informatiques
OBS

traceur : Appareil capable d'élaborer automatiquement des images permanentes sur un type de support amovible, tel que papier ou film, à partir de signaux d'entrée numérique ou analogiques [...].

Spanish

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Record 4 1986-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
CONT

Computer numerical control(CNC). CNC machines have a minicomputer installed in the control unit... When the control unit is connected to the machine tool, the interface is completed by programming the computer-not by hard-wiring.

Key term(s)
  • CNC machine tool

French

Domaine(s)
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Key term(s)
  • machine-outil commandée par ordinateur

Spanish

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Record 5 1985-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • School and School-Related Administration
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
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.

OBS

Community college program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
OBS

Cours collégial.

Spanish

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