Machining

When you remove material from a larger piece to get the desired shape, either by turning or milling, this is called machining these days.

Machining is a way to make things by removing material from a larger piece. This process is often used with metal, but it can also be done with wood, plastic, ceramic, and other materials. The goal is to create a specific shape or part. This method is called subtractive manufacturing because it involves cutting away material.^[1]

Machining is a crucial part of making metal products, but it's not limited to metals. People who specialize in machining are called machinists. They usually work in a place called a machine shop, which has tools for cutting and shaping materials.^[2]

1. ↑ "MAS.863/4.140J-P7". fab.cba.mit.edu. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
2. ↑ "Machining Page". Archived from the original on 2018-09-08. Retrieved 2011-10-05.