Machine Shop Theory

Terminologies Part- I

MACHINE TOOLS
Drilling Machine - A machine tool used for producing holes in metal by the use of a cutting tool called drill.
Milling machine- A machine tool used to form metal parts by removing metal from a work piece by the use of
a revolving cutter with multiple teeth having a cutting edge which removes its share of the stock.
Tool grinder- a machine tool used to sharpen or shape tools by using an abrasive wheel.
Boring Machine- a machine tool used to enlarge hole by means of an adjustable cutting tool with only one
cutting edge.
Power saw- a machine tool used to cut metal parts of light, medium and large sections using a reciprocating
hacksaw blade.
Shaper- a machine tool used to machine flat surfaces with a single point cutting tool.
Planer- a machine tool used for the production of flat surfaces on the piece too large or heavy to hold in
shaper.
Broaching machine- a machine tool used to finish internal or external surfaces, such as holes or keyways by
the use of a cutter called broach, which has a series of cutting edges or teeth.
Lathe machine- a metal turning machine tool in which the work, while revolving on a horizontal axis is acted
upon by a cutting tool which is made to move slowly in a direction more or less parallel to the axis of the work.
Turret Lathe- a lathe with multiple cutting stations.
Grinding machine- it consist of shaping a piece by bringing it into contact with a rotating abrasive wheel.
Caliper- a tool used in measuring diameters.
Dial indicator- used to true and align machine tools, fixtures and works to test and inspect size trueness of
finished work, and to compare measurements either heights or depths.
Head stock- it comprise the main spindle , the necessary mechanism for obtaining the various spindle speed
and also certain gears which is used to operate the quick-change gear mechanism.
Micrometer- a device accurately measuring diameters
Feeler gage- a group of thin strips for measuring clearances
Distortion gage- a hand tool used to measure engine crank web deflections.
Torque wrench- a hand tool used to measure tension in bolts.
Grinder- A machine tool in which abrasive wheel is used as cutting tool to obtain a very smooth finish.
Plain scriber- a machine tool used for laying straight lines on metal surfaces made of sharp tool steel.
Micrometer- the best instrument for measuring a thousandth of an inch.
Engr.Daryl G. Madeja, ME