Definition, synonyms and related words
The act or process of machining, of manufacturing or finishing by machine.
"The factory expanded its workshop to accommodate more heavy machinery dedicated to the efficient machining of steel parts."
In plain English: Machining is the process of shaping metal by cutting away material with tools to make parts fit together perfectly.
"The factory decided to outsource all their metal machining to save on equipment costs."
Usage: Machining refers specifically to the industrial process of shaping metal using cutting tools; avoid confusing it with general fabrication methods like welding or casting that do not involve material removal. This term is technical and should be reserved for contexts involving precision engineering rather than casual descriptions of making things by hand.
present participle of machine
"The high-speed machining process removed excess material from the metal block to create a smooth surface."
In plain English: To machine something means to shape it by cutting away material with tools.
"The factory workers spent all morning machining the new metal parts to exact specifications."