Description

1. Cutting

• Definition: The process of removing material from a workpiece using a cutting tool to achieve the desired shape or size.
• Purpose: Produces precise dimensions and surface finish.
• Examples: Sawing, milling, grinding.

2. Turning

• • Definition: A machining process where a cutting tool moves linearly while the workpiece rotates, removing material to create cylindrical shapes.
  • Purpose: Used for shafts, rods, and other round components.
  • Machine Used: Lathe.

3. Boring

• Definition: Enlarging an existing hole or cavity in a workpiece using a single-point cutting tool.
• Purpose: Improves hole accuracy and finish.
• Applications: Engine cylinders, pump housings.

4. Drilling

• Definition: Creating a round hole in a solid material using a rotating drill bit.
• Purpose: Initial hole creation before tapping or boring.
• Machine Used: Drill press or CNC machine.