The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
machined — adjective Created by machine, or as though created by machine. I don’t believe Lindsay senses the satiric undercurrents beneath the machined ripples of Ballard’s prose … Wiktionary
machined — ma·chine || mÉ™ ʃɪËn n. man made device made up of interconnected parts that work together to perform a given task or function; group of people that controls an organization or cause; person that acts in a stiff mechanical manner v. produce… … English contemporary dictionary
machined — adjective : made or finished by or as if by machine … Useful english dictionary
machined surface — A smooth surface of metal such as the top of a cylinder block … Dictionary of automotive terms
Christopher Bathgate — Chris Bathgate is a self taught metal sculptor currently working and residing in Baltimore, Maryland. He has spent the last several years learning how to build and use a variety of metal working tools. In addition to exploring the finer… … Wikipedia
machine tool — machine tooled, adj. a power operated machine, as a lathe, used for general cutting and shaping of metal and other substances. [1860 65] * * * Stationary, power driven machine used to cut, shape, or form materials such as metal and wood. Machine… … Universalium
Parallels (engineering) — Engineering parallels are rectangular blocks of metal, commonly tool steel, stainless steel or cast iron, which have 4 or 6 faces ground or lapped to a precise surface finish. They are used when machining with a miller, drill or any other… … Wikipedia
Polyoxymethylene plastic — Polyoxymethylene (POM), in the USA also commonly known under DuPont s brand name Delrin, is an engineering plastic, a polymer with the chemical formula ( O CH2 )n . It is often marketed and used as a metal substitute. Delrin is a lightweight, low … Wikipedia
Padlock — For other uses, see Padlock (disambiguation). Padlock Padlocks are portable locks used to protect against theft, vandalism, sabotage, unauthorized use, and harm. They are designed to protect against some degree of forced and surreptitious entry … Wikipedia
Hydraulic cylinder — A Hydraulic cylinder (also called a linear hydraulic motor) is a mechanical actuator that is used to give a linear force through a linear stroke. It has many applications, notably in engineering vehicles. Operation Hydraulic cylinders get their… … Wikipedia
