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While many books have been written about NC/CNC, most limit their coverage to the fundamentals of part programming and the remedial mechanics of three-axis machinery. CNC for Industry provides a much broader look at the diverse applications of CNC-in addition to addressing traditional topics, Dr. Kief explores the role of a wide variety of CNC machines and processes commonly (and uncommonly) found in industry including lasers, waterjet machining, stereolithography, and robotic applications. Other nontraditional topics covered are shop floor programming, path measuring systems, PLCs, LANs, and FMS. The diversity of the machines and applications represented and explained will appeal to anyone working with CNC machines, from programmers to system designers. Throughout the book, all topics are illustrated with full color charts, drawings, and photos.
