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Numerical control Numerical control of machine tools may be defined as a method of automation in which various functions of machine tools are controlled by letters, numbers and symbols. Basically a NC machine runs on a program fed to it. The program consists of precise instructions about the manufacturing methodology as well as the movements. Fox example, what tool is to be used, at what speed, at what feed and to move from which point to which point in what path, all these instructions are given. Since the program is the controlling point for product manufacture, the machine becomes versatile and can be used for any part. All the functions of an NC machine tool are therefore controlled electronically, hydraulically or pneumatically. In NC machine tools one or more of the following functions may be automatic: Starting and stopping of the machine tool spindle. Controlling the spindle speed. Positioning the tool tip at desired locations and guiding it along. Desired paths by automatic control of the motion of slides. Controlling the rate of movement of tool tip. Changing of tools in the spindle. Initially the need of NC machines was felt for machining complex shaped small batch components as those belonging to an aircraft. However, this spectrum currently encompasses practically all activities of manufacturing, in particular capital goods and white goods. Thus the range covered is very wide. Besides machining with which we are concerned, NC has been used in a variety of manufacturing situations. The majority of applications of NC are in metal cutting machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, drilling machines, grinding machines and gear generating machines. Besides a number of metal forming machine tools such as presses, flame cutting machines, pipe bending and forming machines, folding and shearing machines also use NC for their program control. The inspection machines called Co-ordinate Measuring (CMM) are also based on NC. Lastly the robots basically