Machining Processes

Machining processes encompass a wide range of manufacturing methods that remove material from a workpiece to achieve the desired shape, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy. These processes rely on power-driven machine tools and cutting tools to shear material in a controlled manner. Machining plays a central role in modern manufacturing, particularly when precision and repeatability are essential. Among the many types of operations included under the umbrella of machining are those that use single-point tools, such as turning on a lathe, and those that rely on multipoint tools, such as milling and drilling. Other processes make use of abrasives, fluids, or even electrical discharges to remove material selectively.

Machining Processes

Lathes & Turning Operations

Lathes are machine tools designed to rotate a workpiece against a cutting tool to remove material and produce cylindrical parts. As one of the oldest and most versatile forms of machining, lathes are essential for producing shafts, bushings, threads, tapers, and other round components. In turning operations, the cutting tool typically moves parallel or perpendicular...

Turning Parameters

Turning parameters are the key variables that control how material is removed during a turning operation on a lathe. These include cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, and each one directly affects the efficiency, quality, and safety of the machining process. Selecting the right combination of parameters ensures that the cutting tool performs...

Milling Machines & Operations

Milling machines are powerful tools used to remove material from a workpiece by feeding it into a rotating cutting tool. In most milling setups, the cutting tool spins in place while the workpiece is moved beneath or alongside it in a controlled manner. This relative motion between the spinning tool and the workpiece allows for...