Manufacturing: Cutting Techniques Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• sawing : cutting material using a toothed blade to create straight edges. common in wood, metal, and plastic.
• electrical : refers to a material’s ability to conduct electricity. important for arc or plasma cutting, which require conductive materials.
• drilling : making holes by rotating a bit into the material. used for both small and large diameter holes.
• edge : the boundary of a part after cutting. good processes produce clean, smooth edges (good edge quality).
• toughness : the ability of a material to resist breaking when stretched, bent, or hit. tough materials absorb energy before breaking.
• swarf : small metal shavings or chips produced during machining (especially milling or turning).
• abrasive : a material or tool that cuts or polishes another surface by friction (examples: sandpaper, grinding wheel).
• flame cutting : cutting metal using a gas flame or plasma arc. fast for thick steel but creates a heat-affected zone.
• guillotining : cutting sheet metal by pressing it with a straight blade into a die. ideal for thin sheets and straight cuts.
• thermal : related to heat or temperature. some cutting techniques generate heat that can affect material properties.
• grinding : a process that removes small amounts of material using an abrasive wheel. it’s used for fine finishing or precision shaping.
• milling a : machining process that removes material with a rotating cutting tool to shape surfaces precisely.
• hardness : the resistance of a material to scratching, abrasion, or wear. hard materials are more difficult to cut or drill.
• water jet : cutting various materials with a high-pressure jet of water, sometimes mixed with abrasive, without generating heat.