Tapping

Tapping is a cutting process that involves threading a hole. It involves the use of a tool that cuts threads.

Swarf

Swarf is a term used to describe the small chips or shavings of material that are produced during a CNC machining operation, typically consisting of small pieces of metal, plastic, or other materials that are removed from the workpiece by the cutting tool.

Taper grinding

Taper grinding is a type of CNC grinding process used to create precise, tapered shapes or contours on a workpiece, typically using a grinding wheel with a tapered profile and controlled by the CNC machine tool.

Tapered end mill

A tapered end mill is a cutting tool used in CNC milling to create precise, tapered holes or channels in a workpiece, typically using a cutting tool with a conical or angled shape and controlled by the CNC machine tool.

Spindle

A spindle is a rotating component of a CNC machine tool that holds the cutting tool and allows it to move precisely along the X, Y, and Z axes, typically driven by a motor and controlled by the CNC program.

Side grinding

Side grinding is a type of CNC grinding process used to create precise, flat surfaces on the sides of a workpiece, typically using a grinding wheel with a straight or angled profile and controlled by the CNC machine tool.

Slot milling

Slot milling is a type of CNC milling process used to create narrow, precise slots or grooves in a workpiece, typically using a cutting tool with a narrow profile and controlled by the CNC machine tool.

Setup

Setup refers to the process of preparing a CNC machine tool for a machining operation, including the installation and alignment of cutting tools, workholding devices, and other components, as well as the calibration and adjustment of machine parameters and settings.

Single point grinding

Single point grinding is a type of CNC grinding process used to create precise, cylindrical shapes or contours on a workpiece, typically using a single-point cutting tool that is carefully positioned and controlled by the CNC machine tool.

Rapid traverse

Rapid traverse is a mode of operation on a CNC machine tool that allows the cutting tool to move quickly and efficiently between different locations on the workpiece, typically using a high-speed feed rate and minimal cutting forces to reduce cycle time.