Machine tool
A machine tool ispowered mechanical device, typically usedfabricate metal componentsmachines byselective removalmetal.Examplesmachine tools are:
- lathe (work rotates, single-edge cutterfixed)
- mill (workfixed, multi-edge cutter rotates)
- drill (like mill, but optimizedmake holes)
- surface grinder
- broach
- gear shaper
- shaper
- Stewart Platform mills
- hobbing machine
When fabricating or shaping parts, several techniquesusedremove unwanted metal. Among these are:
- single edge cutting tools
- multiple edge cutting tools
- grinding
- EDM (electrical discharge machining)
