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What is the definition of numerical control (NC) according to the Electronic Industries Association (EIA)?
What is the definition of numerical control (NC) according to the Electronic Industries Association (EIA)?
- A system where actions are controlled by the direct insertion of numerical data and manual interpretation
- A system where actions are controlled by the direct insertion of numerical data without any interpretation
- A system where actions are controlled by the direct insertion of numerical data and must automatically interpret at least some portion of this data (correct)
- A system where actions are controlled by the direct insertion of symbolic code without any interpretation
What type of instructions does Computer Numerical Control (CNC) use?
What type of instructions does Computer Numerical Control (CNC) use?
- Instructions stored as a program in a cloud-based system
- Instructions stored as a program in a micro-computer attached to the machine (correct)
- Instructions stored as a program in a separate control unit
- Instructions stored as a program in a mainframe computer
What type of operations are associated with CNC applications?
What type of operations are associated with CNC applications?
- Machining 2D / 3D, Grinding, Boring, Sawing, 3D Printing
- Machining 2D / 3D, Drilling, Shearing, Casting, Plasma Cutting
- Machining 2.5D / 3D, Turning, Welding, Forming 3D, Laser Cutting
- Machining 2.5D / 3D, Turning, Milling, Forming 2D, 3D Rapid Prototyping (correct)
What are G and M codes used for in CNC?
What are G and M codes used for in CNC?
What is the function of the machine control unit in an operational NC system?
What is the function of the machine control unit in an operational NC system?
What is the definition of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)?
What is the definition of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)?
What does the program of instruction in an operational NC system entail?
What does the program of instruction in an operational NC system entail?
What are G and M codes used for in CNC?
What are G and M codes used for in CNC?
What is the function of the machine control unit in an operational NC system?
What is the function of the machine control unit in an operational NC system?
What are some applications of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)?
What are some applications of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)?
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