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milling is an example of a special process that removes excess material by the
use of etching and masking chemicals.
In metalworking a lot of chip producing technological processes are avail-
able, such as turning, boring, milling, drilling, grinding, etc.
Turning is a cutting process for producing a cylindrical surface. It can be
done on a lathe, which frequently requires continuous supervision by the op-
erator, or by using modern computer numerical control (CNC) lathes. When
turning, a piece of material (wood, metal, plastics, or stone) rotates and a cut-
ting tool (usually single-point) is traversed along two axes of motion to produce
precise diameters and lengths. Turning can be either on the outside of the cyl-
inder or on the inside (also known as boring) to produce tubular components
of various sizes.
Milling is a comparatively complex process of removing material to form
the final part. It is generally done on a milling machine, which includes a mill-
ing cutter (usually multipoint) that rotates about its axis, and a worktable that
can move in multiple directions. Milling machines can perform a vast number
of complex operations, such as slot cutting, planing, drilling, threading, rab-
beting, etc. There are two common types of milling machines: the horizontal
and vertical mills.
A grinding machine is a machine used for producing very fine finishes.
As a rule, a grinding machine uses an abrasive wheel as a cutting device to re-
move material from the workpiece. It can be made of various sizes and types of
stones or inorganic materials.
Finished parts that meet specifications are assembled into different kinds
of machines. For this purpose, temporary and permanent joining techniques
exist. Mechanical fastening, sometimes called temporary mechanical joining,
includes joining processes which use bolts, screws, studs, etc. Permanent join-
ing processes embrace welding, brazing, soldering, and riveting.
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