noun
- the quality or degree to which a material can be shaped, cut, or worked by machine tools
Usage: technical; manufacturing
Examples
- The machinability of aluminum makes it ideal for precision parts.
- Steel with high carbon content has poor machinability.
- Engineers test the machinability of new alloys before production.
- Good machinability reduces manufacturing costs and time.
- The material’s machinability rating determines which tools to use.
- Brass is known for its excellent machinability in machining operations.