Glossary Terms

Machine for grinding molds and dies where the positioning, shaping and finishing of holes and other surfaces are needed.

Philosophy based on identifying, then removing, impediments to productivity. Applies to machining processes, inventory control, rejects, changeover time and other elements affecting production.

Power constant that represents the number of cubic inches of metal per minute that can be removed by one horsepower input.

Width of cut left after a blade or tool makes a pass.

Milling or grinding an internal keyway. See slotting.

Steel treated with a strong deoxidizing agent such as silicon or aluminum to reduce the oxygen content so that no reaction occurs between carbon and oxygen during the solidification process.

Mechanism for releasing workpieces from a die. It is also called ejector, kickout, liftout or shedder.

Number related to the applied load and to the projected area of the permanent impression made by a rhombic-based pyramidal diamond indenter having included edge angles of 172º 30' and 130º 0'. The Knoop hardness number is the ratio of the applied load (usually, 0.5 kgf and greater) to the projected area of indentation measured in mm2.

Test for determining the hardness of a material in which calibrated machines force a rhombic-base pyramidal diamond indenter having specified edge angles into the surface of the material. After the applied load is removed, the length of the long diagonal is measured and the area of indentation is calculated.

Chipless material-displacement process that is usually accomplished on a lathe by forcing a knurling die into the surface of a rotating workpiece to create a pattern. Knurling is often performed to create a decorative or gripping surface and repair undersized shafts.

Normally a lathe tool for impressing a design on a rod or handle to improve gripping or provide decoration.

Part of the tool body that remains after the flutes are cut.