In CNC machining, an axis defines a direction of movement, with linear axes (X, Y, Z) for basic motion and rotational axes (A, B, C) for complex, angled machining.

An Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) in CNC machinery automates tool swaps, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency in multi-step machining processes.

An Automatic Grinding Centre is a CNC-driven machine designed to automate precision grinding, delivering high-quality surface finishes and accurate dimensions efficiently.

Automatic Wire Feed in Wire EDM machines ensures uninterrupted precision cutting by continuously supplying fresh wire, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

The A-axis is a rotational CNC axis allowing rotation around the X-axis, enabling angled cuts and enhancing flexibility in machining complex geometries.

Annealing is a heat treatment that enhances material properties, making metals more ductile and workable by relieving internal stresses and reducing hardness.

A Box Tool is a specialized cutting tool for automatic lathes, designed to stabilize cylindrical workpieces during machining for precise, high-quality finishes.

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A CNC vacuum table is a work-holding device that uses vacuum pressure to securely hold workpieces in place during machining, ensuring stability and precision.

CNC dust extraction systems remove dust and debris from machining, enhancing safety, cleanliness, and air quality in CNC operations, especially with dust-prone materials.

A CNC enclosure is a protective cabinet that houses CNC machines, enhancing safety by containing debris, reducing noise, and controlling the machining environment.

CNC design software, or CAD, is essential for creating precise digital models used in CNC machining, enabling detailed design, visualization, and efficient production planning.

A CNC lathe is a precision machine tool that uses computer programming to control cutting tools, achieving accurate shaping of rotating workpieces for complex geometries.

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CNC EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) utilizes CNC technology to automate precise, non-contact machining, ideal for complex shapes and hard materials.

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A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machine is a computer-controlled machine tool used to remove material from a workpiece to create custom parts with complex shapes and profiles.

A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) laser cutter is an automated cutting machine that uses a focused laser beam to cut or engrave various materials, such as wood, plastic, acrylic, textiles, and certain metals.

A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) plasma cutter is an automated cutting machine that uses plasma cutting technology to cut through conductive materials, such as metals like steel, aluminium, brass, and copper.