The CNC Machining industry has many specialized terms for tooling, machines, and other technology. Here is our list of things to know about machining with CNC equipment.     

• Blueprint Reading - The term blueprint reading means that someone interprets ideas that are on a drawing or print.

• CAD/CAM Software – CAD is the acronym for Computer Aided Design. CAM is the acronym for Computer Aided Manufacturing. They are computer software that are used in the manufacturing industry.

• Caliper – A measuring tool that is used to measure internal and/ or external dimensions on machined parts.

• CNC Lathe – A CNC Lathe is an acronym for Computer Numerical Control Lathe. It rotates a workpiece around an axis while tools cut the part. The machine’s movement is controlled by a CNC program which is called G-code.

• CNC Machining – Is the process of manufacturing parts on a computer numerical controlled machine.

• CNC Programming – CNC Programming is the term used for programming a computer numerical controlled machine. It is typically programmed using G-code, by a CNC programmer.

• Lathe Machining – It is a machining process on a machine that rotates the workpiece around an axis. The cutting tools are typically held in a turret on the machine.

• Machining Automation – This refers to the automation that can be used in the machining process. The automation might be a barfeeder, cobot, robot, or gantry part loader.

• Machining Center – Is a advanced and complex CNC machine that can preform many kinds of machining techniques.

• Machining Certification – A machining certification could be a completion of a machinist apprenticeship, or a certification for a machining process or technique.

• Machining Equipment - Machining Equipment is machine tools, cutting tools, coolant, and any other equipment that may be used to aid in the machining and manufacturing process.

• Machining Operations – May include turning, milling, drilling, broaching, and grinding. They typically remove material in the manufacturing process.

• Machining Process Control – Ensures that the machining process is accurate and efficient. It could include process monitoring and quality control methods.

• Micrometer – A micrometer is a inspection tool that provides accurate measurements for quality control in the machining industry.

• Milling – To cut material using a rotating tool. May be called endmilling also.

• Milling Machines – A machine tool that removes material from a workpiece with a rotating cutting tool.

• Precision Machining – Is the process of manufacturing close tolerance parts with specialized machines.