What is Machining?
{{infobox |title= |image=[[file:Factory.svg|20px]] |label1= |data1=[[file:Fraisage surfacage.svg|100px]][[file:SchruppenDrehen.jpg|100px]] |label2= |data2=When you remove material from a larger piece to get the desired shape, either by [[turning]] or [[milling]], this is called machining these days. |label3= |data3= |label4= |data4= |label5= |data5= |label6= |data6= |label7= |data7= }} '''Machining''' is a way to make things by removing material from a larger piece. This process is often used with metal, but it can also be done with wood, plastic, ceramic, and other materials. The goal is to create a specific shape or part. This method is called subtractive [[manufacturing]] because it involves cutting away material.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.12/people/laia.mogassoldevila/projects/p7.html|title=MAS.863/4.140J-P7|website=fab.cba.mit.edu|publisher=Massachusetts Institute of Technology|access-date=2016-08-22}}</ref> Machining is a crucial part of making metal products, but it's not limited to metals. People who specialize in machining are called machinists. They usually work in a place called a machine shop, which has [[tool]]s for cutting and shaping materials.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mfg.mtu.edu/cyberman/machining.html |title=Machining Page |access-date=2011-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908030836/http://www.mfg.mtu.edu/cyberman/machining.html |archive-date=2018-09-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> == The Role of Computers in Machining == [[File:B1 machining.jpg|thumb|Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is a method where computers control machines.]] In modern times, computers play a big role in machining. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is a method where computers control machines like mills and [[lathe]]s. This helps in making the process more efficient. CNC machines can work without constant human supervision, reducing labor costs for machine shops. In recent years, advanced CNC machines have been developed, combining turning and milling into one process. T