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In the first part of the book, after a short presentation of the evolution of numerical machine-tools and robots, a general description of the workspace of these machines is presented. The mathematical models of this space take coordinate systems with one to three dimensions into consideration. Chapter 4 is devoted to the principles of machined surfaces, and in chapter 5 the author presents an introduction to the mathematical models used in the theory of mechanisms and robots. With reference to the SCARA robot, in chapter 6, some models used for the description of small displacements of mechanical structures with links are discussed, and chapter 7 is devoted to the presentation of typical structures used for numerical machines. Chapters 8-11 represent a good introduction to the construction of numerical machines and describe their main components. In the second part of this monograph (chapters 12-16), the author presents: a general geometric model for numerical machines, a geometric description of the relative position of the machine elements, the description of the tool trajectory in the workspace, the measurement of the workpiece, and the evaluation of the machining errors using a special software. The presented book represents a reference work for students, engineers and researchers, and the aim of the work is to develop a general conception for robots and machine tools with numerical control.