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The report outlines an investigation into the design and development of a numerical-control system using a small digital computer and electrohydraulic pulse motors to provide coordinate positioning of machine-tool slides. Problems encountered during commissioning and testing are mentioned.
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Charnley, C.J., Srinivasan, V. (1972). The Design and Development of a Numerical Control System Using a Small Digital Computer. In: Koenigsberger, F., Tobias, S.A. (eds) Proceedings of the Twelfth International Machine Tool Design and Research Conference. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01397-5_55
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