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NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOL [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine tool operator
1, record 1, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NC machine tool operator 1, record 1, English, NC%20machine%20tool%20operator
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de machine-outil à commande numérique
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opérateur de MOCN 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20MOCN
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de machine-outil à commande numérique 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opératrice de MOCN 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20MOCN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- opérateur de machine outil à commande numérique
- opératrice de machine outil à commande numérique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer numerically controlled woodworking machine tool operator
1, record 2, English, computer%20numerically%20controlled%20woodworking%20machine%20tool%20operator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CNC woodworking machine tool operator 1, record 2, English, CNC%20woodworking%20machine%20tool%20operator
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de machine-outil à bois à commande numérique
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20bois%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de machine-outil à bois à commande numérique 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20bois%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de machine-outil à travailler le bois à commande numérique 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20travailler%20le%20bois%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de machine-outil à travailler le bois à commande numérique 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20travailler%20le%20bois%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de machine-outil à bois à CN 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20bois%20%C3%A0%20CN
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de machine-outil à bois à CN 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20bois%20%C3%A0%20CN
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de machine-outil à travailler le bois à CN 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20travailler%20le%20bois%20%C3%A0%20CN
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de machine-outil à travailler le bois à CN 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20travailler%20le%20bois%20%C3%A0%20CN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine tool programmer(except operators)
1, record 3, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool%20programmer%28except%20operators%29
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- numerically controlled machine tool programer(except operators)
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- programmeur de machines-outils à commande numérique (sauf opérateurs)
1, record 3, French, programmeur%20de%20machines%2Doutils%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20%28sauf%20op%C3%A9rateurs%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- programmeuse de machines-outils à commande numérique (sauf opérateurs) 1, record 3, French, programmeuse%20de%20machines%2Doutils%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique%20%28sauf%20op%C3%A9rateurs%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine tool programmer
1, record 4, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool%20programmer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- programmeur de machines-outils à commande numérique
1, record 4, French, programmeur%20de%20machines%2Doutils%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- programmeuse de machines-outils à commande numérique 2, record 4, French, programmeuse%20de%20machines%2Doutils%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personne qui étudie minutieusement les dessins des pièces métalliques à fabriquer afin de concevoir, de corriger ou d'améliorer la programmation informatique des machines-outils ou des robots qui doivent servir à l'usinage de ces pièces. Elle prévoit la séquence des opérations et mouvements des machines-outils, l'analyse en détail et codifie avec précision le déroulement de l'usinage en vue de produire des pièces identiques au dessin initial. 3, record 4, French, - programmeur%20de%20machines%2Doutils%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine tool
1, record 5, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- numerical control machine tool 2, record 5, English, numerical%20control%20machine%20tool
correct
- N/C machine tool 1, record 5, English, N%2FC%20machine%20tool
correct
- NC machine tool 2, record 5, English, NC%20machine%20tool
correct
- digitally programmed machine-tool 3, record 5, English, digitally%20programmed%20machine%2Dtool
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine-outil à commande numérique
1, record 5, French, machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MOCN 2, record 5, French, MOCN
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Configuration, langage, mise en œuvre, programmation, programme de commande, répétabilité d'une MOCN. 3, record 5, French, - machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- herramienta de máquina controlada numéricamente
1, record 5, Spanish, herramienta%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- instrumento de máquina controlada numéricamente 1, record 5, Spanish, instrumento%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maquinarias controladas por una computadora (ordenador) en las operaciones de fabricación. 1, record 5, Spanish, - herramienta%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - herramienta%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20controlada%20num%C3%A9ricamente
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- numerically controlled machine tool set-up operator
1, record 6, English, numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool%20set%2Dup%20operator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- NC machine tool set-up operator 1, record 6, English, NC%20machine%20tool%20set%2Dup%20operator
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), official occupational titles in Group 9511 - Machining Tool Operators. 2, record 6, English, - numerically%20controlled%20machine%20tool%20set%2Dup%20operator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- régleur-opérateur de machine-outil à commande numérique
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gleur%2Dop%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- régleuse-opératrice de machine-outil à commande numérique 1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gleuse%2Dop%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9511 - Opérateurs/opératrices de machines d'usinage. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9gleur%2Dop%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%2Doutil%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- régleur opérateur de machine outil à commande numérique
- régleuse opératrice de machine outil à commande numérique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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