Title: Explain numerical control (NC), computer numerical control (CNC), direct numerical control (DNC), and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM).
Course: Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced (13002-II) > Section: Applying Automation Technology to Manufacturing

Explanation should include

- differentiating among NC, CNC, and DNC
- identifying components of CAM system
- identifying M and G codes controlling various machining operations: M = machine codes—i.e., provide instruction to the machine for its operation; G = geometric codes—i.e., provide instruction for position, such as change of contour, speed, and direction.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the Cartesian Coordinate System?
- How did Descartes come up with the coordinate system?
- How does G code use the Cartesian Coordinate System?
- Where are modeling and simulation applied in CAM?