A horizontal CNC (computer numerical controlled) machining unit is put through a geometric cutting test in the machines division of Bridgeport Textron, Ltd, Leicester. A bed-type machine with a travelling column, the BPC 320H is capable of producing large or small batches of finely-machined components, as well as the economic production of single parts.' Quality control is provided by the CNC measuring equipment. Many of the machines have been ordered for export.
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Press, 15 August 1984, Page 28
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72A horizontal CNC (computer numerical controlled) machining unit is put through a geometric cutting test in the machines division of Bridgeport Textron, Ltd, Leicester. A bed-type machine with a travelling column, the BPC 320H is capable of producing large or small batches of finely-machined components, as well as the economic production of single parts.' Quality control is provided by the CNC measuring equipment. Many of the machines have been ordered for export. Press, 15 August 1984, Page 28
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