Author Mike Glossinger
Published
December 01, 2001 - 11:00am
How a laser-calibration system evaluates and corrects CNC machine tools.
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
