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Machine tool

Machine Tool

A powered mechanical device, typically used to fabricate metal components of machines by the selective removal of metal.

Examples of machine tools are:

Machine tools can be operated manually, or under automatic control. When operated directly by computers, they are referred to as CNC[?] for computer numerical control[?] machine tools.

When fabricating or shaping parts, several techniques are used to remove unwanted metal. Among these are:

Several regions of the United States became centers for machine tool development, including Cincinatti[?], Ohio and Springfield, Vermont.



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