Everything about Computer numerical control

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

1. Read the overview: Computer numerical controlA 5-minute orientation
2. Skim a recent paper: A Condition and Fault Prevention Monitoring System for Industrial Computer Numerical Control MachineryInfluential work since 2022
3. Pick up a classic book: Introduction to computer numerical controlThe most-reprinted book on the subject
4. Read the landmark paper: Assessing computer numerical control machines using data envelopment analysisCited 87 times
5. Go sideways: Part programA closely related topic
6. Go sideways: CNC routerA closely related topic

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

• Assessing computer numerical control machines using data envelopment analysis

  Shinn Sun · 2002 · International Journal of Production Research · 87 citations

• Interpolator for a Computer Numerical Control System

  Yoram Koren · 1976 · IEEE Transactions on Computers · 52 citations

• Virtual Computer Numerical Control System

  K. Erkorkmaz, Y. Altintas, C.-H. Yeung · 2006 · CIRP Annals · 31 citations

• From computer-aided to intelligent machining: Recent advances in computer numerical control machining research

  Yingguang Li, Chen-Han Lee, James Gao · 2015 · Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture · 29 citations

• Computer Vision Tool-Setting System of Numerical Control Machine Tool

  Bo Hou, Congpeng Zhang, Shoubo Yang · 2020 · Sensors · 20 citations

• The State of Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing/Computer Numerical Control: Prior Development and the Path Toward a Smarter Computer Numerical Controller

  Roby Lynn, Moneer Helu, Mukul Sati · 2020 · Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems · 19 citations

• A Control Strategy for Computer Numerical Control Machine Exhibiting Precision and Rapidity

  R. Doraiswami, A. Gulliver · 1984 · Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control · 13 citations

• Predictive distant operation and virtual control of computer numerical control machines

  Toly Chen, Yi-Chi Wang, Zhirong Lin · 2015 · Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing · 12 citations

🆕 Influential since 2022

• A Condition and Fault Prevention Monitoring System for Industrial Computer Numerical Control Machinery

  Mattia Ragnoli, Marino Pavone, Nicola Epicoco · 2024 · IEEE Access · 28 citations

• The Development Trends of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Tool Technology

  Kai-Chao Yao, Dyi-Cheng Chen, Chih-Hsuan Pan · 2024 · Mathematics · 27 citations

• Computer numerical control machine tool wear monitoring through a data-driven approach

  F Gougam, A Afia, MA Aitchikh · 2024 · Advances in Mechanical Engineering · 23 citations

• Fused Filament Fabrication and Computer Numerical Control Milling in Cultural Heritage Conservation

  Daniela Fico, Daniela Rizzo, Francesco Montagna · 2023 · Materials · 20 citations

• Computer numerical control-printed paper electrodes for electrochemical detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factor pyocyanin

  H. Manisha, J. Sonia, S. Shashikiran · 2022 · Electrochemistry Communications · 19 citations

📚 Books worth reading

• Introduction to computer numerical controlJames Valentino, James V. Valentino · 1993
• 📕Linear Control System Analysis and Design with MATLABConstantine H. Houpis, Stuart N. Sheldon · 2003
• The CNC workshopFrank Nanfara, Tony Uccello · 1999
• Automation, production systems, and computer integrated manufacturingMikell P. Groover · 1987
• 📕Elements of MATLAB StyleRichard K. Johnson · 2010
• Numerical control programmingGeorge C. Stanton · 1988
• Numerical OptimizationJorge Nocedal, Stephen Wright · 2006
• Multi-finger Haptic InteractionIgnacio Galiana · 2013

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🔗 Related topics

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