noun
- the process of creating or using splines in engineering or computer graphics
Usage: technical
verb
- present participle of spline; creating smooth curves through data points or connecting mechanical parts with splines
Usage: technical
Examples
- The engineer focused on splining the shaft to ensure proper torque transmission.
- Computer graphics software uses splining to create smooth animation curves.
- The machinist is splining the gear assembly for better mechanical connection.
- Data splining helps create smooth interpolated curves between measurement points.
- The CAD program automatically handles splining between control points.
- Splining techniques are essential in both mechanical design and digital animation.