machine tool
[/məˈʃiːn tuːl/]
nounpl: machine tools
máquina-ferramenta
1. A powered mechanical device used to shape or form materials, typically metal, through cutting, grinding, drilling, or pressing operations
The factory invested in new CNC machine tools to increase production efficiency.
A fábrica investiu em novas máquinas-ferramentas CNC para aumentar a eficiência da produção.
2. Industrial equipment that performs precision manufacturing operations with minimal manual intervention
Machine tools are essential equipment in any modern manufacturing facility.
As máquinas-ferramentas são equipamentos essenciais em qualquer fábrica moderna.
Machine tools represent a cornerstone of industrial manufacturing in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, particularly in the industrial hub of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, investment in modern machine tools has been crucial for the automotive and metallurgical industries. In the USA, machine tool manufacturing itself is a significant industry. The term is used professionally in engineering, manufacturing, and industrial contexts in both countries.
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