Grinding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002654",
  "term": "Grinding",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machining process that uses an abrasive wheel as the cutting tool to remove material from a workpiece, typically to achieve high precision, fine surface finish, or specific geometric shapes. This method is suitable for hard materials and can produce very tight tolerances. Grinding operations are common in tool and die making, automotive, and aerospace industries.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "grinding machine"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schleifen",
    "es": "esmerilado",
    "fr": "rectification"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/grinding/"
}