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Cutting

Cutting is a technique where the operator moves a material (workpiece) such as metal and the tool in relation to each other in order to shape the workpiece into the desired form through shaving, drilling, etc.
This section introduces the basics of cutting as well as the characteristics of the machining center and NC lathe.

CHAPTER 1 | Cutting
  • What is Cutting?
  • Cutting Types
  • Machining Centers
  • NC Lathes
  • NC Gear Cutting Machines
  • CuttingWhat is Cutting?

INDEX

  • Cutting
    • What is Cutting?
    • Cutting Types
    • Machining Centers
    • NC Lathes
    • NC Gear Cutting Machines
  • Plastic Forming
    • What is Plastic Forming?
    • Machine Presses, Hydraulic Presses, and Punch Presses
    • Servo Presses
    • Forging
    • Fine Blanking
    • Forming Machines
  • Injection Molding
    • What is Injection Molding?
  • Peripheral Equipment
    • Cutting Tools
    • Holders
    • Dies (molds)
  • Machining Formula Collection
    • Cutting Formulas
    • Face Milling Formulas
    • Cutting Speed Formulas
    • Drilling Formulas
    • Stamping Formulas
    • Injection Molding Formulas

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    • What is Cutting?
    • Cutting Types
    • Machining Centers
    • NC Lathes
    • NC Gear Cutting Machines
  • Plastic Forming
    • What is Plastic Forming?
    • Machine Presses, Hydraulic Presses, and Punch Presses
    • Servo Presses
    • Forging
    • Fine Blanking
    • Forming Machines
  • Injection Molding
    • What is Injection Molding?
  • Peripheral Equipment
    • Cutting Tools
    • Holders
    • Dies (molds)
  • Machining Formula Collection
    • Cutting Formulas
    • Face Milling Formulas
    • Cutting Speed Formulas
    • Drilling Formulas
    • Stamping Formulas
    • Injection Molding Formulas

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