Workholding

Workholding refers to the methods and devices used to secure a workpiece in place during a machining operation.

Wheel

A wheel is a circular cutting tool used in grinding, milling, and other machining operations.

Cam pin

A cam pin is a type of guide pin used in injection molds to control the movement of components such as lifters and slides.

Wheel dressing

Wheel dressing is the process of restoring the shape and sharpness of a grinding wheel by removing worn particles and dressing the abrasive grains.

Work envelope

The work envelope is the physical space within which a machine tool can operate and still maintain accuracy and quality.

Tooling

Tooling refers to the collection of tools used in a particular machining operation.

Tramming

Tramming is the process of aligning the spindle of a milling machine perpendicular to the worktable.

Tool holder

A tool holder is a device that holds a cutting tool in place during the machining process.

Superabrasive

Superabrasive refers to a type of abrasive material used in CNC grinding and finishing processes, typically made from synthetic diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN), and designed for high-performance, long-lasting grinding applications.

Spot drilling

Spot drilling is a type of CNC drilling process used to create precise, shallow holes or indentations in a workpiece, typically using a specialized cutting tool and controlled by the CNC machine tool.