Machine Shop Flashcards
workshop for making or
repairing mechanical items
Machine Shop
Is a machine tool used to remove metal from workpiece to give it the required shape and size
Lathe
Is a machine tool in which the work revolves on a horizontal axis and acted upon by a cutting tool.
Lathe Machine
A machine tool in which the cutter moves in a reciprocating motion to produce flat or partly curved surfaces on pieces which are too large or too heavy to be worked in a shaper.
Shaper
a machine tool which is used mainly to produce holes in metal parts rotating drill bit which acts on a securely held piece.
Drill Press
a machine tool which uses rotating abrasive wheels to smoothen metal parts and to
sharpen o shape tools.
Grinding machine or Grinder
machine tool purposely designed for finishing holes.
Boring machine
a machine tool which is used to produce a variety of surfaces by using a circular type of cutter with multiple teeth.
milling machine
a machine tool which is used to cut metal parts by the use of an endless band with saw teeth moving around two pulleys
band saw
a machine tool which is used to cut metal parts of light, medium and large sections using a reciprocating hacksaw blade.
power hacksaw
a machine tool which consists of a ram which is being actuated by the pressure of hydraulic fluid.
hydraulic press
a machine tool which is driven by an electric motor or mechanical power source and is used in sheet metal work.
mechanical press
a type of lathe which consists of multiple station tool holders or turrets allowing the production of multiple cuts.
turret lathe
it is a lathe machine which always has a
tailstock which can be moved longitudinally along the bed.
engine lathe
is a lathe machine that is built or delicate operation or when too much precision is needed in the work.
precision lathe
only one spindle is used for turning screw machine products.
automatic screw machine-
- is a machine designed to join light and heavy metals of all kinds by means of process using
electric current.
welding machine-
where the same jobs are performed throughout by each machine operator.
mass production area
area wherein necessary dies and jigs needed for other machine shop areas are formed and accomplished.
tool and die area
where finished products are assembled
to form them into a tool, machine parts, equipment or a machine.
assembly area-
where metal is melted to form them into a
bloom, billet, cast. Etc.
foundry area
is an area where different kinds of welding
machines are used to perform the necessary joining and cutting of metals wherever necessary.
welding area
considered as the heart of the
machine shop for reason that the quality of the finish
products represents the name of the company.
quality control area
where finish products are kept.
stock area
