Mechanical Words
1. Fabrication: The process of creating components through a variety of metal forming and machining operations.
2. Embedding: The process of placing metal plates or components into a substrate or structure, usually as part of a permanent installation.
3. Prototyping: The process of developing a concept or product in a small-scale version to test its feasibility and to evaluate its potential for mass production.
4. Assembly: The process of joining multiple components together to form a final product.
5. Machining: The process of using machines to cut, shape, and form objects from metal and other materials through the use of cutting tools and drills.
6. Forging: The process of shaping and forming solid pieces of metal by using high temperatures and/or pressures.
7. Welding: The process of joining two metal surfaces together through the application of heat and/or pressure.
8. Toolmaking: The process of making a jig or other device that’s used in the manufacture of an object or component.
9. Turning: The process of taking a rotating piece of material and cutting it into a specific shape using specialized cutting tools.
10. Fixture: An item used to secure a workpiece in place during a machining process, such as drilling, milling, or grinding.
11. Die casting: A process used to create parts and components from molten metals such as zinc, aluminum, and steel.
12. Investment casting: A process used to create and to produce parts or components from wax or ceramic patterns.
13. CNC machining: A manufacturing process which combines computer numerical control (CNC) with machining processes like drilling, milling, and turning.
14. Rapid prototyping: A process used to rapidly create a prototype model of a product or component with computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing.
15. Quality assurance: The process of verifying the quality of a product or component through testing or inspection.
16. Finishing: The process of adding final details or features to a product or component such as polishing, painting, and plating.
17. Jigging: The process of using jigs and fixtures to hold a workpiece in place for machining or assembly operations.
18. Robotics: The use of robots or automated systems to perform specific operations, such as welding, cutting, and painting.
19. Automation: The use of machines or computers to automate processes such as assembly and inspection operations.
20. Maintenance: The act of regularly inspecting, adjusting, and repairing machines and other equipment to ensure that they are functioning correctly.
