noun
- the process of shaping or finishing a piece of material (especially metal) by cutting, drilling, or grinding with machine tools
Usage: manufacturing; technical
verb
- present participle of machine: to shape or finish (a piece of material) using machine tools
Usage: technical
Examples
- The machining of the engine parts requires precise measurements.
- Computer-controlled machining has revolutionized manufacturing.
- The machining process took several hours to complete.
- They are machining the metal components in the factory.
- Precision machining is essential for aerospace applications.
- The cost of machining depends on the complexity of the part.
- Modern machining centers can operate with minimal human supervision.