Title: (Optional) Describe the main computer systems used across the industry.
Course: Precision Machining Technology II (13203-II) > Section: Exploring CNC Machining

Description should include

- the Cartesian coordinate system
- computer-aided design (CAD)
- computer numerical control (CNC)
- computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Teacher Resources:

- Autodesk
- FS Wizard
- NC Viewer (CNC simulation)
- Phillips Machinist, Phillips Corporation
- Vericut

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should the CMM be in a controlled environment?
- Which system will output or provide the actual machine program?
- What types of files can be uploaded into machine controls?