Setting up and using electrically-driven sewing machines including computer controlled sewing machines.

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The cutting and shaping of compliant and resistant materials using machines controlled by a computer (CNC machines). Cutting / soluble oil is often used when metals are being shaped.

Manually-operated knitting machines and those fitted with a power-drive accessory.