roughing mill
A 'roughing mill' is essential in the initial stages of shaping materials in various industries, including metalworking, machining, and gemstone grinding.
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Definition
C1metalworking
(technical)A machine used to shape metal by reducing its thickness through a series of heavy rollers.
Example
- The roughing mill converts steel ingots into slabs.
- Initial shaping of the metal is done using the roughing mill.
C1machining
(technical)A cutting tool designed to remove large amounts of material quickly in the initial stages of machining.
Example
- A roughing end mill is used to handle heavier loads.
- The machinist used a roughing mill to start the process.
C2gemstone
(technical)A metal disc with abrasive materials used for grinding and shaping gems.
Example
- The jeweler used a roughing mill to grind the gemstone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roughing mill":
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