Planing, shaping (known as transverse planing in Eastern European nomenclature), and slotting (vertical shaping) are traditional subtractive manufacturing processes utilizing reciprocating linear
Planing, shaping (known as transverse planing in Eastern European nomenclature), and slotting (vertical shaping) are traditional subtractive manufacturing processes utilizing reciprocating linear motion to remove material. These processes employ a single-point cutting tool (similar to a lathe tool) to shear chips along a linear path.
The physics of these operations are defined by their interrupted cutting nature. Unlike continuous turning or quasi-continuous milling, the cutting edge undergoes severe cyclic mechanical and thermal loading:
| Category | Subtractive Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Library | CNC machining |
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