Masintööriistades

Masintööriistades refers to machine tools in Estonian. Machine tools are power-driven machines used to shape metal and other materials. They are fundamental to modern manufacturing, enabling the precise creation of components for a vast array of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics.

The primary function of machine tools is to remove material from a workpiece, a process known as machining. This material removal can be achieved through various methods such as cutting, grinding, drilling, milling, and turning. Each method employs different types of cutting tools and utilizes specific kinematic principles to achieve the desired shape and surface finish.

Common types of machine tools include lathes, which rotate a workpiece against a cutting tool to create cylindrical or conical shapes; milling machines, which use rotating multi-point cutters to remove material from a surface; drill presses, used for creating holes; and grinders, which use abrasive wheels for precise material removal and finishing.

Advancements in technology have led to the development of numerically controlled (NC) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools. These machines are programmed with precise instructions, allowing for highly automated and repeatable manufacturing processes. CNC machines offer increased accuracy, complexity, and efficiency compared to their manual counterparts. The development and application of masintööriistades are integral to industrial production and technological progress.