Glossary Terms

Glossary-terms October 30, 2018

Any machining process used to part metal or other material or give a workpiece a new configuration. Conventionally applies to machining ope…

Glossary-terms October 30, 2018

metalforming

Manufacturing processes in which products are given new shapes either by casting or by some form of mechanical deformation, such as forging…

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metal-removal factor

Volume of metal removed per unit of power in a given period of time (reciprocal of the specific power-consumption factor). Also known as th…

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metal-removal rate

Rate at which metal is removed from an unfinished part, measured in cubic inches or cubic centimeters per minute.

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metalworking

Any manufacturing process in which metal is processed or machined such that the workpiece is given a new shape. Broadly defined, the term i…

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metrology

Science of measurement; the principles on which precision machining, quality control and inspection are based. See precision machining, mea…

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microhardness

Hardness of a material as determined by forcing an indenter such as a Vickers or Knoop indenter into the surface of the material under very…

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micrometer

A precision instrument with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw that is used for measuring thickness and short lengths.

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micron

Measure of length that is equal to one-millionth of a meter.

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microslicing

Cutting small or thin parts from a larger base part. Uses a special machine with a thin, tensioned blade that takes a minimum kerf. Process…

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microstructure

Structure of a metal as revealed by microscopic examination of the etched surface of a polished specimen.

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milling machine (mill)

Runs endmills and arbor-mounted milling cutters. Features include a head with a spindle that drives the cutters; a column, knee and table t…