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Machining
/məˈʃiːnɪŋ/noun / verb
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Machining refers to the process of removing material from a workpiece using powered tools to achieve precise shapes, sizes, and finishes, primarily in manufacturing and engineering. This technique has evolved from manual operations in the Industrial Revolution to highly automated systems today, enabling the production of everything from microchips to aerospace components with incredible accuracy.
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The Antikythera mechanism, a 2,000-year-old Greek device discovered in 1901, features machined gears with precision that rivals early 19th-century technology, suggesting ancient civilizations achieved machining feats we thought were modern—proving human ingenuity in mechanics dates back over two millennia.
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