Separating processes are those manufacturing processes that involve material removal.
Casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify.
Forming is a category of manufacturing processes that involves the deformation of a raw material into a desired shape or form. These processes often involve the application of external forces such as bending, stretching, compressing, or twisting. Forming processes are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics to produce a wide...
Polymer manufacturing processes are widely used in the production of a diverse range of products such as consumer goods, packaging, automotive components, medical devices, and more. These processes involve shaping and forming polymers, which are large molecules made up of repeating subunits, into various shapes and forms. The most common polymer manufacturing processes include injection...
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Thermal joining is a category of processes for joining two or more materials together using heat. These process involves applying heat (and sometimes pressure) to the materials until they reach a molten or semi-molten state, allowing them to flow together and form a strong bond. There are several techniques for thermal joining, including welding, brazing,...
Glass production processes involve transforming raw materials, primarily silica sand, soda ash, and limestone, into glass products through high-temperature melting in a furnace. Once molten, the glass is shaped into various products using techniques like blowing, pressing, or drawing. After forming, the glass is often annealed to relieve internal stresses and improve strength. Further processing...
Additive manufacturing, often referred to as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer, directly from a digital design file. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing methods, which involve cutting, drilling, or shaping material to create a final product, additive manufacturing adds material in a sequential and precise manner. This process offers...
Workholding is a fundamental concept in manufacturing and machining processes, encompassing the methods and devices used to securely hold and position workpieces during various machining, assembly, or inspection operations. It involves the design and selection of fixtures, clamping systems, chucks, collets, and other mechanisms that ensure workpieces remain stable and accurately positioned. Workholding is essential...
Assembly and mechanical joining are essential in the creation of robust, functional products across various industries. This category encompasses a range of techniques used to unite multiple components into a complete assembly, each designed to meet specific requirements in terms of strength, durability, and serviceability. From discrete fasteners such as nuts, bolts, and screws to...
Separating processes are those manufacturing processes that involve material removal.
Machining is a class of manufacturing processes that change the shape of a workpiece by removing metal...
Machine tools are a fundamental cornerstone of modern manufacturing and engineering, playing a pivotal...
The correct selection of tools, workholding, cutting parameters, and milling techniques can significantly...
In climb milling the rotation of the tool pulls the work off of the lead screw.
Climb milling and...
Left-hand and right-hand end mills can be classified based on two factors: the cutter's direction of...
Boring is a machining process used to enlarge an existing hole to a precise diameter and surface finish....
Face milling is a machining process employed in manufacturing and metalworking to create flat surfaces...
Contour milling is a machining process employed to shape and create complex, contoured surfaces on a...
