Metalworking

From Wikinfo

Metalworking is the craft and practice of working with metals to create parts or structures. It requires skill and the use of many different types of tools, including:

• Hand Tools
  • File
  • Hacksaw
  • Height gauge
  • Scriber
  • Taps and Dies

• Machine Tools
  • Bandsaw
  • Bending machine
  • CNC
  • Drill
  • Flypress
  • Grinding wheel
  • Guillotine
  • Lathe
  • Milling machine
  • Shaper

• Other
  • Cutting fluid
  • Dial gauge
  • Marking blue
  • Micrometer
  • Vernier calipers
  • Welding/soldering equipment

• Techniques
  • Casting
  • Forging
  • Smithing

References

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Metalworking" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking, used under the GNU Free Documentation License