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machine tool
machine for shaping or machining metal, has means for constraining the workpiece and provides a guided tool movement
hydraulic press
machine press using a hydraulic cylinder to generate a compressive force
machine press
machine tool that changes the shape of a work piece by the application of pressure
honing
abrasive machining process that produces a precision surface
milling
machining process by rotation ot the tool
shaper
thumb|Shaper tool slide, clapper box and cutting tool thumb|Shaper with Boring (manufacturing)|boring bar setup to allow cutting of internal features, such as keyways, or even shapes that might otherwise be cut with [[wire EDM]]
chuck
radially symmetrical type for holding a rotating tool or workpiece
die
specialized tool for cutting or deforming
spindle
rotating axis of a machine tool
planer
metalworking machine tool
machine taper
system for securing cutting tools or toolholders in the spindle of a machine tool or power tool
collet
thumb|right|A W-type external-thread collet (red) being pulled into its spindle seat (green) with a drawbar (blue), clamping, rotating and then releasing a shaft.
press brake
Machine pressing tool for bending sheet and plate material, most commonly sheet metal. It forms predetermined bends by clamping the workpiece between a matching punch and die.
drill press
fixed drilling machine for drilling holes perpendicular to a surface
mandrel
thumb|Old shop-made mandrel for turning hollow objects on an engine lathe
hobbing
thumb|A hob, the cutter used for hobbing
indexing head
dividing head
horizontal boring machine
machine tool used to perform boring operations
punch press
machine tool for punching
punching machine
machine tool for punching
tailstock
thumb|Tailstock, click on image to see naming of parts thumb|Tailstock used for drilling