machining center en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of a class of machine tools with computerized control and actuation, usually and especially of the CNC type.
- Any of a class of machine tools with computerized control and actuation, usually and especially of the CNC type. ▸ Such a machine tool whose primary action is milling as opposed to turning and boring: archetypally, a computerized milling machine rather than a computerized lathe or screw machine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| machining centers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
screw machine · turning center · lathe · Swiss-turn
Hyponyms
vertical machining center · turning center · horizontal machining center