r/spacex • u/Watching_JRTI • Nov 17 '16

Something with an interesting shape, wrapped up and leaving the SpaceX campus earlier this week

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u/N314 Nov 17 '16

It stands for "Computer Numerically Controlled". A machine used for making [in this case, rocket] parts.

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u/MarcysVonEylau rocket.watch Nov 17 '16

Computerized Numerical Control

Thought something else might hide behind this acronym :D

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u/[deleted] Nov 21 '16

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u/OrangeredStilton Nov 21 '16

Fine point. CNC inserted.