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CNC TECHNOLOGY For Mold Applications.(Computer Numerical Control)

By GRIFFITH, BILL
Publication: Modern Machine Shop
Date: Sunday, July 1 2001

CNC technology is changing rapidly, and the changes are helping to improve the productivity of machine tools used in the mold industry. Faster central processing units (CPUs) are at the heart of many CNC changes. However, the improvements go beyond just faster processing, and the speed itself touches on many different CNC advances. With so much that has changed in recent years, it's worthwhile to present a summary of the state of mold-making CNC technology today.

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