machining
/ˈmæʃɪnɪŋ/
NOUN
1. The process of manufacturing or shaping materials by machinery
The act or process of making, cutting, shaping, or finishing materials and components using machines or machine tools, typically to achieve specific dimensions, forms, or surface qualities.
1.1. Industrial manufacturing and metalworking
Refers to the industrial process of removing material or shaping metal, plastic, and other substances with machine tools to produce components with precise dimensions and finishes.
Synonyms
- manufacturing
- fabrication
- processing
- production
- metalworking
Examples
- The skilled worker focused on precision machining of intricate metal parts.
- The aerospace industry requires advanced techniques for high-tolerance machining.
- The manufacturing plant invested in state-of-the-art equipment for complex metal machining.
Related Words
- CNC machining
- machine tools
- milling
- turning
- drilling
- grinding
- cutting
- precision engineering
- surface finishing
- manufacturing process
1.2. Shaping and finishing components
Describes the operation of cutting, grinding, drilling, milling, or otherwise shaping a workpiece with machinery to obtain the required dimensions and surface finish.
Synonyms
- shaping
- cutting
- milling
- turning
- grinding
- finishing
Examples
- The technician demonstrated expertise in computer-aided design and machining for prototype development.
- The engineers tested several cutting methods before machining the final component.
- Accurate machining is essential when manufacturing parts that must fit together precisely.
Related Words
- tooling
- precision cutting
- drilling
- boring
- lathe work
- surface treatment
- dimensional accuracy
- workpiece
VERB
2. To make or shape something using machinery
The act of producing, forming, or finishing an object by operating machinery or machine tools.
2.1. Carrying out and completing work
Refers to performing, executing, or carrying through a task or operation until the intended result is achieved.
Synonyms
- accomplishing
- achieving
- carrying out
- carrying through
- completing
- consummating
- discharging
- doing
- effecting
- executing
- finalizing
- finishing
- fulfilling
- performing
Antonyms
- abandoning
- deserting
- discontinuing
- dropping
- forsaking
- quitting
Examples
- The team is machining the production requirements into a completed manufacturing plan.
- The technicians are carrying out the final stages of the machining operation.
Related Words
- execution
- implementation
- completion
- performance
- fulfillment
- achievement
- operation
- task
2.2. Improving and refining something
Describes making something better through adjustments, corrections, or refinements to improve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness.
Synonyms
- ameliorating
- amending
- bettering
- enhancing
- enriching
- improving
- meliorating
- perfecting
- polishing
- refining
- touching up
Examples
- The designer spent several hours polishing and refining the prototype.
- The company is improving its production procedures to achieve better results.
Related Words
- improvement
- enhancement
- refinement
- correction
- optimization
- quality
- development