Amazon.com description: Product Description: This text covers computer numerical control programming and its role in the totally automated factory of the future. A systems approach is used throughout. Coverage starts with milestones in numerical control and computer developments in manufacturing, and goes on to consider computer numerical control's role as a basic module in a computer-integrated manufacturing facility. In addition, topics such as servo- and spindle-drive systems, group technology, and preventive maintenance and servicing of NC machine tools are covered.