numerical control (NC):
"A machine tool that uses machine-readable sets of numeric codes that control the activities used in its operation. "

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Definitions of terms related to numerical control (NC):

• Capacity control report
• Direct numerical control
• Input / output control
• Order control
• Output control
• Priority control
• Production activity control
• programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Quality control
• Shop floor control
• Total quality control