This is a beginner's introduction to computer numerical control. It offers solid instruction in the fundamentals of this highly skill-oriented technology. Structured and designed to be a comprehensive and holistic primer on the subject, it breaks each concept into 36 single-topic, easy-to-understand learning units throughout 6 major sections. The text is written at an accessible level with opportunities for the student to write answers to questions which build critical thinking skills in math and computer science. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-7246-9

Product Benefits:

• written in a helpful, mentoring and directional style to make the reader comfortable with the content
• "Tech Talk" windows contain highlights of interesting and useful CNC related information
• illustrated glossary assists the reader in visualizing and comprehending terms
• math sections review math crucial to success with CNC
• sufficiently organized into 6 major sections and 36 small bite-sized learning units