Terminology

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Machining Terminology

A plain-English reference for the materials, tool grades, and process terms you'll run into on the shop floor. Every entry below is written from real technical sources and standards, not marketing copy — search or scroll to find a term.

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This glossary is being rewritten term by term with sourced, plain-language content and original diagrams. If a term you're looking for isn't listed yet, it's still on the way.