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1Parallels (engineering) — Engineering parallels are rectangular blocks of metal, commonly tool steel, stainless steel or cast iron, which have 4 or 6 faces ground or lapped to a precise surface finish. They are used when machining with a miller, drill or any other… …
2Chip formation — The basic chip formation process. Chip formation is part of the process of cutting materials by mechanical means, using tools such as saws, lathes and milling cutters. An understanding of the theory and engineering of this formation is an… …
3Model engineering — Stuart Turner No.10 V, built from castings. A typical beginner s project. Model engineering is the hobby of constructing machines in miniature. The term was in use by 1888.[1] There is some debate about the appropriateness of the term. Some say… …
4Comparison of the AK-47 and M16 — M16 (top) and AK 47 (bottom) assault rifles Firearm AK 47 M16A1 Manufacturer Izhmash ArmaLite, Colt …
5Screw machine — A screw machine is a metalworking machine used in the high volume manufacture of turned components.In operation, a screw machine is similar to a lathe. Essentially a screw machine is an automated turret lathe.Screw machines have been replaced by… …
6Disc brake — Close up of a disc brake on a car On automobiles, disc brakes are often located with …
7rare-earth element — /rair errth /, Chem. any of a group of closely related metallic elements, comprising the lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium, that are chemically similar by virtue of having the same number of valence electrons. Also called rare earth metal. [1955 …
8Lathe center — Dead center mounted in the spindle of a lathe and being used to support a workpiece being driven by a carrier setup A lathe center, often shortened to center, is a tool that has been ground to a point as to accurately position a workpiece about… …
9machine — [[t]məʃi͟ːn[/t]] ♦♦ machines, machining, machined 1) N COUNT: also by N A machine is a piece of equipment which uses electricity or an engine in order to do a particular kind of work. I put the coin in the machine and pulled the lever... The… …
10Diesel engine — Diesel engines in a museum Diesel generator on an oil tanker …
