Chapter 6 Part 1: Machining Flashcards
1
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What is machining
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- Material removal process in which a sharp cutting tool is used to cut away material so that the desired part geometry remains
2
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Most common application for machining:
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Metal parts
3
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Benefits of Machining
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Most versatile of all manufacturing processes for producing a variety of part shapes and features with high precision and accuracy
4
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2 classifications of machined parts
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- Rotational: cylindrical or disk-like
- Nonrotational: block-like and plate-like
5
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What is turning
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Single point cutting tool removes material from a rotating work piece to generate a cylindrical shape
6
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What is turning performed on and what are its variations
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a machine tool called a lathe
- facing
- contour turning
- chamfering
- cutoff
- threading
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