machineable (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /məˈʃiːnəbəl/
Definition
Able to be cut, shaped, or otherwise worked on by machine, especially a machine tool. This term is often used to describe materials that can be easily processed or manufactured using automated equipment.
Examples
The machineable properties of the plastic made it an ideal choice for injection molding.
The engineer specified a machineable metal alloy for the construction of the robotic arm.
The company developed a new machineable composite material for use in aerospace applications.
How to Use machineable
- machineable material (collocation)
- a material that can be easily worked on by machine — "The company developed a new machineable material for use in aerospace applications."
- machineable process (collocation)
- a process that can be automated or mechanized — "The machineable process of assembly line production increased efficiency and reduced labor costs."
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