8Glossary
AFRP
Aramid-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Backlash
Deviation from the intended position caused by play in the system when changing cutting direction
CAD
Computer-Aided Design
CAM
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CBN
Cubic Boron Nitride. A refractory boron/nitrogen compound with a cubic crystalline structure. Often used to coat the cutting surfaces of milling tools.
CFRP
Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Clamp
Device that fixes a workpiece to the machine table by exerting downward pressure
Claw Clamp
Clamp with one or more claws for extra grip when clamping
Clearance Angle
The angle between the back of a tool’s cutting edge and the surface of the workpiece
CNC
Computerized Numerical Control. Method for controlling machine tools using computers ...
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