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Subtractive manufacturing

Term · Additive manufacturing and 3D printing · MLC-T-ADM-000371

A manufacturing process that creates an object by removing material from a larger block or workpiece. This method typically involves cutting, drilling, milling, or grinding to achieve the desired shape. Common examples include CNC machining and laser cutting, which contrast with additive manufacturing's layer-by-layer approach.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ADM-000371
FieldAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000371",
  "term": "Subtractive manufacturing",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A manufacturing process that creates an object by removing material from a larger block or workpiece. This method typically involves cutting, drilling, milling, or grinding to achieve the desired shape. Common examples include CNC machining and laser cutting, which contrast with additive manufacturing's layer-by-layer approach.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/subtractive-manufacturing/"
}

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