- Data exchange format is a CAD data file format to swap between CAD and CAM.  Now less useful as more powerful CAD processes interact with DWG

 - Building in additional value into a product through machining, processing and fabrication of raw materials and components

 – Using software and Rapid prototype (RP) to build products in layers(slices) see FDM, SLS, SLA

 - Metal alloys are two or more chemical elements, at least one of which is a metal. Alloys are created to combine and improve properties of materials

 – Hard aluminium oxide layer created on aluminium alloy products dyed in a range of colours

 - The use of machines and computers to replace human intelligence and control manufacturing

 - Automation - is where computer controlled mechanical and electrical systems of machining, making and assembling replace humans and reduce cost and increase productivity

 - A round or flat form of stock supplied to manufacturers

 - A common name to describe drills and cutting tools

 - The process of creating (punching) flat die-cut sheet metal parts prior to drawing or press forming