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NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine tool
1, record 1, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- numerical control machine tool 2, record 1, English, numerical%20control%20machine%20tool
correct
- N/C machine tool 1, record 1, English, N%2FC%20machine%20tool
correct
- NC machine tool 2, record 1, English, NC%20machine%20tool
correct
- digitally programmed machine-tool 3, record 1, English, digitally%20programmed%20machine%2Dtool
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Numerically controlled machine tools provide an economic means for manufacturing management to make detailed plans of operation and at the same time retain documentary support for such plans. 1, record 1, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine-outil à commande numérique
1, record 1, French, machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MOCN 2, record 1, French, MOCN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine-outil pouvant être programmée par des techniques de FAO [fabrication assistée par ordinateur] pour l'usinage de pièces. 3, record 1, French, - machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Configuration, langage, mise en œuvre, programmation, programme de commande, répétabilité d'une MOCN. 3, record 1, French, - machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- herramienta de máquina controlada numéricamente
1, record 1, Spanish, herramienta%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- instrumento de máquina controlada numéricamente 1, record 1, Spanish, instrumento%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maquinarias controladas por una computadora (ordenador) en las operaciones de fabricación. 1, record 1, Spanish, - herramienta%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Algunas máquinas, controladas numéricamente, emplean una cinta de papel que ha sido preparada por una computadora (ordenador), programada especialmente para controlar el movimiento de complejas herramientas o instrumentos de máquinas. Las computadoras (ordenadores) pueden controlar graficadores, correas transportadoras y muchos otros procesos físicos complicados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - herramienta%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- machining center
1, record 2, English, machining%20center
correct, Canada, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- machining centre 2, record 2, English, machining%20centre
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A machining center is a relatively new class of machine tool. Its concept is that a single numerically controlled machine tool can perform a multiplicity of operations in only one setup. They are designed to face-mill, end-mill, profile, contour, drill, ream, tap, bore, and counterbore in any or all axes. 1, record 2, English, - machining%20center
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
multipallet machining cent 3, record 2, English, - machining%20center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre d'usinage
1, record 2, French, centre%20d%27usinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) nous croyons utile de rappeler la définition que nous avons retenue pour les centres d'usinage. Il s'agit d'une machine-outil à CN polyvalente munie d'un changement automatique d'outils et éventuellement d'un changeur automatique de pièces; elle est capable d'effectuer plusieurs opérations d'usinage (perçage, alésage, fraisage, etc.) sur plusieurs faces d'une même pièce et dans un même montage. 1, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27usinage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
centre d'usinage multipalet 2, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27usinage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automated tape laying
1, record 3, English, automated%20tape%20laying
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ATL 2, record 3, English, ATL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Automated Tape Laying(ATL) process is an established process currently used to manufacture, from composite filament tapes, primary aircraft structural components such as critically loaded wing skin panels and tail surfaces. Automated tape laying is performed using a purpose built, multi-axis, numerically controlled, machine tool system, i. e. essentially such machines are gantry type robots... The machine is used to lay uni-directional carbon fibre tape onto a pre-shaped tool surface, which represents the shape of the finished component. Tools normally consist of a combination of flats, complex curves and build-up sections the ramp angles of which can vary over short distances. 3, record 3, English, - automated%20tape%20laying
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drapage de nappes
1, record 3, French, drapage%20de%20nappes
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technologie carbone monolithique est aussi adoptée pour la production de la boîte de torsion de la dérive ainsi que de la gouverne de direction, de même que pour les caissons de l'empennage horizontal et les gouvernes de profondeur. Ces éléments sont obtenus par drapage de nappes (ATL pour Automated Tape Laying). 1, record 3, French, - drapage%20de%20nappes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- manual mode
1, record 4, English, manual%20mode
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mode of operation in which a numerically controlled machine tool can be completely controlled by manually initiating movements and/or cycles. 2, record 4, English, - manual%20mode
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mode manuel
1, record 4, French, mode%20manuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode opératoire dans lequel le fonctionnement du robot peut être assuré par action sur des boutons poussoirs ou un manche à balai et qui exclut le mode automatique. 1, record 4, French, - mode%20manuel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- modo manual
1, record 4, Spanish, modo%20manual
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine
1, record 5, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- N C machine 2, record 5, English, N%20C%20machine
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- N/C machine 3, record 5, English, N%2FC%20machine
correct
- NC machine 4, record 5, English, NC%20machine
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"numerically controlled" or "numerical control" could be abbreviated by "N/C" or "NC". See LAITO, 1979 ,,, 188. 5, record 5, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine
Record 5, Key term(s)
- numerical machine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine à commande numérique
1, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- machine-outil à commande numérique 2, record 5, French, machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- machine numérique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- máquina de control numérico
1, record 5, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20de%20control%20num%C3%A9rico
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maquinaria, controlada por una computadora (ordenador), en operaciones industriales. 2, record 5, Spanish, - m%C3%A1quina%20de%20control%20num%C3%A9rico
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - m%C3%A1quina%20de%20control%20num%C3%A9rico
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-12-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- automatic mode of operation
1, record 6, English, automatic%20mode%20of%20operation
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mode of operation of a numerically controlled machine in which it operates in accordance with the control data until stopped by the program or the operator. 2, record 6, English, - automatic%20mode%20of%20operation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - automatic%20mode%20of%20operation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement automatique
1, record 6, French, fonctionnement%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode opératoire d'une machine à commande numérique dans lequel les opérations se déroulent conformément aux données d'entrée jusqu'à ce qu'elles soient arrêtées par le programme ou par l'opérateur. 1, record 6, French, - fonctionnement%20automatique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - fonctionnement%20automatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- funcionamiento automático
1, record 6, Spanish, funcionamiento%20autom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- line motion control system
1, record 7, English, line%20motion%20control%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerical control in which a) each numerically controlled motion operates in accordance with instructions which specify both the next required position and the required feedrate to that position; b) the movements in the different axes of notion are not co-ordinated with each other; c) the movements in the different axes of motion take place only parallel to linear, circular or other machine ways. 1, record 7, English, - line%20motion%20control%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commande paraxiale de mouvement
1, record 7, French, commande%20paraxiale%20de%20mouvement
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-07-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- single block mode of operation
1, record 8, English, single%20block%20mode%20of%20operation
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mode of operation of a numerically controlled machine in which, at the initiation of the operator, it operates in automatic mode of operation for one block of control data only. 1, record 8, English, - single%20block%20mode%20of%20operation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - single%20block%20mode%20of%20operation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement bloc par bloc
1, record 8, French, fonctionnement%20bloc%20par%20bloc
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode opératoire d'une machine à commande numérique dans lequel, à l'initiative de l'opérateur, les opérations se déroulent automatiquement mais pour un seul bloc de données. 1, record 8, French, - fonctionnement%20bloc%20par%20bloc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - fonctionnement%20bloc%20par%20bloc
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-08-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- natural path programming 1, record 9, English, natural%20path%20programming
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The manufacturer has acquired a new Ingersoll ten-axis, numerically controlled machine, based on "natural path" programming, handling tape in widths between three and six inches.... 1, record 9, English, - natural%20path%20programming
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- programmation du type course naturelle
1, record 9, French, programmation%20du%20type%20course%20naturelle
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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