Exploring distributed numerical control. (using personal computers to store and retrieve numerical control programs and data) (CNC Tech Talk) (Column) From: Modern Machine Shop | Date: June 1, 1992| Author: Lynch, Mike | COPYRIGHT 1992 Gardner Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The term "DNC" has been the source of much confusion over the last few years. There are actually two similar, but distinctly different, uses for this term, The older and more common usage is direct numerical control. The newer, less recognized meaning is distributed numerical control. Even within each meaning, there are differing opinions on what DNC should do and different levels of complexity. We will explore the differences of these related terms. This month we will address DIST...