workpiece
ˈwɜrkˌpis
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Definition of workpiece - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
metalworkingTECH.piece of metal or material in process of shapingTECH.
  • He inspected the workpiece for any defects.
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manufacturingTECH.USmaterial being shaped in manufacturing or craftingTECH.US
  • The workpiece is clamped securely before machining.
component material piece
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  • workpiece: piece of metal or material in process of shaping
    piece of metal or material in process of shaping
  • workpiece: material being shaped in manufacturing or crafting
    material being shaped in manufacturing or crafting

Expressions with workpiece

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device that keeps a workpiece fixed during machining, welding, or similar operations
The machinist adjusted the workpiece holder before starting the milling operation.

Origin of workpiece

English, work + piece

Terms with workpiece included in their meaning

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adjustment
adjust a workpiece to be central
engineering
secure a workpiece in a machine clamp for machining
workshop
remove material from a workpiece using a powered cutting tool
welding workpiece
metal to be welded rather than used to weld
threading
cut a screw thread on a workpiece
machining
machine a workpiece with heavy cuts
welding
unintentional contact between electrode and workpiece in welding
technology
fine ripples on a workpiece from a vibrating tool

Examples of workpiece in a sentence

  • Precision is key when machining a workpiece.
  • The workpiece was inspected for any defects.
  • A new workpiece was placed on the lathe for turning.

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  1. French:pièce à usiner, pièce, ...
  2. German:Werkstück, Arbeitsstück, ...
  3. Italian:pezzo in lavorazione, pezzo da lavorare, ...
  4. Spanish:pieza de trabajo, material en bruto, ...
  5. Portuguese:peça de trabalho, material em bruto, ...
  6. Chinese:工件, ...
  7. Japanese:加工物, 加工材, ...
  8. Arabic:قِطْعَة شُغْل, قِطعة الشُغل, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֵלֶק עֲבוֹדָה, חֹמֶר לְעִבּוּד, ...
  10. Russian:заготовка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заготовка, деталь, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्कपीस, ...
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