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COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coordinate measuring machine
1, record 1, English, coordinate%20measuring%20machine
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CMM 1, record 1, English, CMM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coordinate measurement machine 2, record 1, English, coordinate%20measurement%20machine
correct, noun
- CMM 2, record 1, English, CMM
correct, noun
- CMM 2, record 1, English, CMM
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A machine that] can determine an object’s dimensions or size in three dimensions, using its probe to make contacts with the features to be measured. 2, record 1, English, - coordinate%20measuring%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine de mesure tridimensionnelle
1, record 1, French, machine%20de%20mesure%20tridimensionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MMT 1, record 1, French, MMT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine de mesure par coordonnées 2, record 1, French, machine%20de%20mesure%20par%20coordonn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- CMM 3, record 1, French, CMM
feminine noun
- CMM 3, record 1, French, CMM
- machine à mesurer tridimensionnelle 4, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20mesurer%20tridimensionnelle
feminine noun
- MMT 4, record 1, French, MMT
feminine noun
- MMT 4, record 1, French, MMT
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une MMT [...] est généralement constituée d'une structure de déplacement selon trois axes : ces guidages en translation orthogonaux permettent de déplacer un palpeur. Cet élément est un stylet qui envoie un signal électrique lors du contact avec la pièce. Les déplacements du palpeur sont mesurés et ses coordonnées enregistrées à chaque contact. 1, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20mesure%20tridimensionnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine programmer
1, record 2, English, computer%20numerically%20controlled%20coordinate%20measuring%20machine%20programmer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CNC/CMM programmer 1, record 2, English, CNC%2FCMM%20programmer
correct
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine programer
- CNC/CMM programer
- computer numerically controlled co-ordinate measuring machine programmer
- computer numerically controlled co-ordinate measuring machine programer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- programmeur de machines de mesure des coordonnées à commande numérique par ordinateur
1, record 2, French, programmeur%20de%20machines%20de%20mesure%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- programmeur de MMC/CNC 1, record 2, French, programmeur%20de%20MMC%2FCNC
correct, masculine noun
- programmeuse de machines de mesure des coordonnées à commande numérique par ordinateur 1, record 2, French, programmeuse%20de%20machines%20de%20mesure%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- programmeuse de MMC/CNC 1, record 2, French, programmeuse%20de%20MMC%2FCNC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine programmer
1, record 3, English, computer%20numerically%20controlled%20coordinate%20measuring%20machine%20programmer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- CNC-CMM programmer 1, record 3, English, CNC%2DCMM%20programmer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), official occupational titles in Group 2233 - Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians. 2, record 3, English, - computer%20numerically%20controlled%20coordinate%20measuring%20machine%20programmer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- programmeur de machines de mesure des coordonnées à commande numérique par ordinateur
1, record 3, French, programmeur%20de%20machines%20de%20mesure%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- programmeuse de machines de mesure des coordonnées à commande numérique par ordinateur 1, record 3, French, programmeuse%20de%20machines%20de%20mesure%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 2233 - Technologues et techniciens/techniciennes en génie industriel et en fabrication. 2, record 3, French, - programmeur%20de%20machines%20de%20mesure%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20par%20ordinateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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