Introduction

Today we move from what materials are (like metal and plastic) to how we change them. Our topic is Manufacturing Processes: Cutting and Shaping.

This is essential for an engineer because the factory's main job is changing the form of materials. You cannot have a finished product without these steps! You need to know these words to give instructions, read technical documents, and understand how to make the process more efficient.

We will learn the key verbs that describe these important actions.