machining center

noun

Any of a class of machine tools with computerized control and actuation, usually and especially of the CNC type.

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Meanings

nounmachining center (plural machining centers)

plural machining centers

  1. businessAny of a class of machine tools with computerized control and actuation, usually and especially of the CNC type.
    1. businessSuch a machine tool whose primary action is milling as opposed to turning and boring: archetypally, a computerized milling machine rather than a computerized lathe or screw machine.
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