fillet
Rounded corner or arc that blends together two intersecting curves or lines. In three dimensions, a fillet surface is a transition surface …
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film strength
Relative ability of a fluid to form a film between workpiece and tool, under the influence of temperature and pressure, to prevent metal-to…
finish cut
Final cut made on a workpiece to generate final dimensions or specified finish. Often made using reduced feeds and higher speeds. Generally…
finish feed
Feeding in small increments for finishing the part.
backlash
Reaction in dynamic motion systems where potential energy that was created while the object was in motion is released when the object stops…
backoff
Rapid withdrawal of the tool from the workpiece.
backrest
Support that mounts on a cylindrical grinder to prevent deflection when grinding long, small-diameter stock.
bactericide
Additive to cutting fluids to inhibit bacterial growth. See fungicide.
baking
1. Heating to a low temperature to remove gases. 2. Curing or hardening surface coatings, such as paints, by exposure to heat. 3. Heating t…
band polishing
Variation of bandsawing that uses an abrasive band to polish parts previously sawed or filed. See bandsawing.
bandsaw blade (band)
Endless band, normally with serrated teeth, that serves as the cutting tool for cutoff or contour band machines.
bandsaw
Machine that utilizes an endless band, normally with serrated teeth, for cutoff or contour sawing. See saw, sawing machine.