Machining Processes
Machining Processes
Processes which remove metal from a workpiece can be broadly classified into three main groups i.e Chip Removal, Chipless removal and metal removed by heat.
Chip Removal Processes..
| Process Name/link... | Notes |
| Automation | Modern machine tools are generally controlled using CNC /DNC.. |
| Drilling | Drilling is the production of holes.. |
| Turning | The workpiece is rotated around its axis and a cutting tool is fed parallel to the axis to create a cylinder or at right angles to the axis to create a face |
| Milling | Milling involves feeding the workpiece past a rotating cutter with cutting edges on its side or end or both |
| Grinding | Used to produce a good accurate surface finish... |
| Shaping | Used to produce flat surfaces by reciprocating tool motion... |
| Planing | Used to produce flat surfaces by reciprocating Workpiece motion... |
| Saws | Saws are used to cut short lengths of long sections.. |
Additional Notes
Cutting Tool Materials... Cutting Tool Materials..
Cutting Fluids... Cutting Fluids..
Links Providing information on Machining
- Cyberman machining Page..Machining Primers
- Manufacturing Education Page.. Michigan Technological University - general machining information
- Virtual Machine shop.. An excellent collection of lessons on Machine Shop Processes
- How to perfect a machining process.. Modern Machine Shop article - Very interesting
- Shopswarf.. A website devoting to machining information. Mainly USA -imperial data (Includes picture of Old Machine tools)
- Machining..IOWA state lecture notes ..Professor Molian
- Library of Manufacturing;.. A complete document providing detailed info on all primary forming processes
- HSE Safety at work;.. Document outlining the requirements for safe installation, maintenance and use of Machine tools