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abrasive machining processes

knowledge

engineering, manufacturing and construction

manufacturing and processing

materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)

abrasive machining processes

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Description

The various machining principles and processes employing abrasives, (mineral) materials that can shape a workpiece by eroding excessive parts of it, such as grinding, honing, sanding, buffing, diamond wire cutting, polishing, abrasive blasting, tumbling, water-jet cutting, and others.

Alternative Labels

abrasive machining measures

abrasive machining mechanisms

abrasive machining operations

abrasive machining procedures

sand blasting and eroding machining measures

sand blasting and eroding machining mechanisms

sand blasting and eroding machining operations

sand blasting and eroding machining procedures

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)