Glossary of terms for Metal Stamping, LASER Cutting & Fabrication

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There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter C.

CNC LASER Cutting

CNC technology, which stands for ‘computer numerical control’, uses a LASER programmed by a computer to cut materials

Coining

A process that uses a closed-die to confine the piece in order to produce detailed imprints.

Compound Die

A die that is designed to perform several different processes on a part within one stroke of the press machine.

Coordinate Measuring Machine, (CMM)

A machine that is used to measure in the third dimension, gathering coordinates on a part for inspection.

Corner Radius

The outer radius of a part.

Counterboring

A process used to generate a cylindrical shaped hole with a machining or coining operation.

Countersinking

A similar process to “counterboring”, machining a part to create a conical hole.

Crimping

The process used to complete a seam or an arc using a corrugations.

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