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Record 1 2016-02-29

English

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

Numerical control in which: a. each numerically controlled motion operates in accordance with instructions which specify only the next required position, b. the movements in the different axes of motion are not co-ordinated with each other and may be executed simultaneously or consecutively, and c. velocities are not specified numerically by the input data.

Key term(s)
  • discontinuous movement
  • discrete positioning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)
DEF

Dans une machine-outil à commande numérique commande de mise en position de l'outil sans définition de la trajectoire entre son point de départ et le point où l'usinage doit commencer.

Key term(s)
  • positionnement discret
  • mouvement discontinu

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
  • Mathematical Geography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
  • Géographie mathématique
OBS

Dépouillement du Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Canada Lands - Manuel d'instructions pour l'arpentage des Terres du Canada, 1979.

Spanish

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