toolroom
Where implements live
A toolroom is a specialized area in a manufacturing facility where precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures are made, stored, and maintained.
Toolroom work requires higher precision than general machining: He started on the factory floor but worked his way up to the toolroom.
The term also describes the grade of equipment used there—a toolroom lathe is built to finer tolerances than a production lathe.
Rotating shaping machine
- millGrain-crushing facility
- drillHole-boring device
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- CNCAutomated machining via code
bandsaw · shaper · planer · boring · turret · punch · press · broaching
Metal parts fabricator
- diemakerCraftsman of stamping tools
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- journeymanQualified trade worker
master · handwork · fitting · filing · scraping · lapping · polishing · deburring
Millionth of a meter
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- metrologyScience of precise quantification
jig · fixture · accuracy · measurement · dimensional · alignment · specification · inspection
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
Holed panel for storage
- racksFrames for storing items
- binsReceptacles for storage
- cabinetsEnclosed storage furniture
- drawersSliding furniture compartments
shelves · toolchest · inventory · organization · containers · lockers · parts · accessories
lathe
Rotating shaping machine
CNC · bandsaw · shaper · planer · boring · turret · punch · press · broaching · router
machinist
Metal parts fabricator
- diemakerCraftsman of stamping tools
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
journeyman · master · handwork · fitting · filing · scraping · lapping · polishing · deburring · layout
micrometer
Millionth of a meter
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
metrology · jig · fixture · accuracy · measurement · dimensional · alignment · specification · inspection · honing
workbench
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
goggles · apron · coolant · air-hose · scribe · dividers · parallels
pegboard
Holed panel for storage
drawers · shelves · toolchest · inventory · organization · containers · lockers · parts · accessories · hardware
toolroomproduction floor
Manufacturing workspace area
factory floor · assembly line · production line · shop floor · manufacturing floor
toolroomfoundry
Metal casting facility
forge · welding shop · scrapyard · junkyard · salvage yard
room, tool, tools, roommate, toolbox, toolshed, tooled, tooling, toolkit