Roughing Vs Finishing In Machining: What’s the difference?
Roughing is the first phase of machining, where the main goal is to remove large amounts of material from a workpiece as quickly as possible. This stage is not about achieving a perfect finish or exact dimensions but rapidly shaping the workpiece to a rough approximation of the final form. On the other hand, finishing is the subsequent phase, where the focus shifts to achieving precise dimensions, tighter tolerances, and a smoother surface finish.