Structure and nodes of numerically controlled production machines in terms of their control and programming. Principles of introduction and function of coordinate systems. Possibilities and properties of higher problem-oriented programming systems.

Basic methods of numerical control of production machines and their properties. Lower, machine-oriented basic programming language of numerical control. Working modes of NC machines and their use. Structure NC programming. Higher, problem-oriented programming languages, their structure and functions. Structure and function of digital control systems. Postprocessors, their construction and ways of working in relation to computer technology. Problems of multiaxial machining, methods and ways of its realization. Technological possibilities of numerically controlled machines and efficiency of their use.

To acquaint students with the structure and function of numerically controlled machines in terms of their programming and use of problem-oriented programming systems.