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CNC (Computer Numerical Control) is a manufacturing technology in which preprogrammed software commands direct the motion of machine tools such as mills, lathes, and routers, along with auxiliary functions like coolant and tool changes. In translation and localization work, this term is common in operator manuals, setup sheets, machining programs, training materials, and service documentation where axis positions, feed rates, spindle speeds, and safety warnings must be rendered accurately.
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Where this term appears
CNC appears in machine tool operator manuals, G-code program comments, setup instructions, training modules, and controller interface strings. Translators encounter it when localizing technical documents for export machines, including alarm messages, parameter screens, and maintenance checklists, where machining parameters, mode names, and abbreviations must remain consistent across languages and markets.
Translation checks
A frequent mistake is treating CNC as a generic synonym for any automated machine and translating it loosely as 'automatic control' or omitting it. Another error is inconsistent use of 'CNC' versus translated expansions in UI and manuals, which can confuse operators and service technicians because the acronym often labels specific modes, alarms, or file types.
Keep the term aligned across your files
Check equipment names, units, safety instructions and interface labels against the source and approved references. Confirm any market-specific document requirements separately.
Provide approved terms and previous translations with the source files. Agree how variants, ambiguous wording and revisions will be reviewed. Terminology maintenance and any termbase handback are confirmed in the project scope. See the 8-step AI + expert workflow.
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