Machining is a process of cutting and shaping materials to produce parts or components. It is a vital part of the manufacturing industry and has been used for centuries to create complex shapes and intricate details.

Machining involves the use of cutting tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and other specialized equipment to shape metal or other materials into desired forms. It can also involve the use of advanced computer numerical control (CNC) machines to automate the machining process.

The main advantages of machining are accuracy, repeatability, cost-effectiveness and speed. Machining can be used for a variety of applications including creating prototypes, producing parts for production runs or even creating custom components with complex shapes and intricate details.