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This text with its companion CD-ROM is intended to be a comprehensive learning package for the study of computer numerical control. The companion CNC CD-ROM is a collection of more than 100 animated and interactive computer programs. Animated programs were created using Macromedia¡¯s Flash to simulate CNC operations and machining. Interactive programs created using the Java language allow users to create part geometry and toolpaths as well as create part programs. Some interactive programs cover machining concepts and techniques, as well as the selection of machining data.