Glossary

Deutsch: Maschine / Español: Máquina / Português: Máquina / Français: Machine / Italiano: Macchina
A machine is a physical device/tool, which is performing a specified job.

A machine

• is man made,
• needs energy (mechanical, chemical, electrical)
• are made for a specific purpose,
• has moving parts (historically, these parts can be seen. Today, some parts like data streams or electrical signals might be invisible)
• is controlled by a human. This control might be direct or indirect by a program

Examples

• drilling machine
• vehicles
• computers
• telephone, TV, radio

Examples for not beeing a machine

• the sun
• other humans

Uncertain

• A ship (too many independent single machines)
• the telephone network/internet (too many independent single machines)
• robots (Today (2014), they still might be called a machine, but the more they are learning from the environment and getting independent, the more it will be hard to consider them as machines)

Description

In the industrial context, a machine is a mechanical device that performs work using power generated from electricity, steam, or other sources. Machines are essential in manufacturing, construction, and other industries to automate processes and increase efficiency. They can range from simple tools like drills and lathes to complex robots and CNC machines. Machines are designed to perform specific tasks with precision and reliability, often working alongside human operators in a production line. Regular maintenance and monitoring are crucial to ensure machines are operating at peak performance and to prevent costly breakdowns.

Application Areas

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Mining
• Automotive
• Aerospace

Risks and Challenges

• Operator safety risks
• Machinery malfunction
• High maintenance costs
• Productivity loss due to downtime
• Regulatory compliance challenges

Similar Concepts and Terms

• Equipment
• Tools
• Devices
• Industrial machinery
• Automation

Weblinks

• finanzen-lexikon.de: 'Maschine' in the finanzen-lexikon.de (German)

Articles with 'Machine' in the title

• Accounting machine: Accounting machine is concerned with a device or a tool for identifying, measuring, recording and communicating financial information about a business or organization
• Accounting machines: Accounting machines refer to machine to record and analayze financial transactions, auditing- detailed financial statement , and others-see also: "Accounting machines" is in the UNSPSC Code "44101803"- "Accounting machines" is in the NAICS . . .
• Adding machine: Adding machine is a term that is commonly applied to any calculator that prints results on paper tape, however it is specifically a two-function machine capable of addition and subtraction, but not multiplication or division
• Addressing machine: Addressing machine refers to an apparatus used for affixing the addresses on a large number of missives, such as newspapers, upon which the same series of names must be inscribed as the day of issue recurs
• Adhesive binding machine: Adhesive binding machine has something to do with a machine that applies an adhesive, and sometimes a cloth lining to the edges of the leaves or sections of a book
• Affixing machine: Affixing machine : Affixing machines relates to a machine that affixes stamps to an envelope, card or wrapper. The first affixing machines appeared in the 1850s but were not widely used until the early 20th century
• Agricultural Machinery: Agricultural Machinery: Agricultural machinery in the industrial context refers to the wide range of machines and equipment designed specifically for the mechanization of agricultural tasks
• Binding machine: A Binding machine relates to comb, wire, Coil, thermal, padding equipments , including supplies like binding elements, tape, and glue for use in binding
• Book jacketing machine: Book jacketing machine : Book jacketing machine is described as a machine which automatically places jackets on newly bound edition bindings. The majority of such machines can jacket books up to a maximum of 10 by 8 by 2 inches, . . .
• Book forming and pressing machine: Book forming and pressing machine : Book forming and pressing machine is described as a machine used in edition binding which applies heat and pressure by means of "creasers" to shape the spine of the text block
• Book-sewing machine: Book-sewing machine is described as a mechanical or electrical device that sew sheets of gathered and collated signatures and sew signatures into book form preparatory to binding
• Book-sewing machine operator: A Book-sewing machine operator is a person who sets up and operates machine to sew gathered and collated signatures (pages) into book form for binding- pulls thread through lubrication box, thread guides, and needle to thread machine, and . . .
• Bookbinding machinery: Bookbinding machinery is described as automatic or manually operated device that folds printed sheets to form signatures or pages and assembles them in order to form book body
• Breading machine: Breading machine is decribed as a horizontal rotating cylinder set on a base with a drive motor and filled with breading mix. Food is placed in one end, carried through the cylinder by an internally mounted auger, and discharged at the . . .
• Broaching machine: A Broaching machine is described as a machine designed specifically to run broaching tools- typically designated by operating characteristics, as in pull, push, rotary, continuous, blind spline- type of power used, as in hydraulic and . . .
• Calculating machine: Calculating machine: Calculating machine is referring to a machine used to compute and record statistical, accounting, and other numerical data. This machine is used for calculating mathematical processes, such as addition, subtraction, . . .
• Carding machine: Carding machine : Carding machine is aligning and separating cotton fibers- into a thin web that is condensed into a rope-like strandRef: 122401/2006-09-22- Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase: Cotton- Rating (Der Begriff Rating . . .
• Combing machine: A Combing machine refers to a textile mill machine that further clean and straighten cotton fibers in preparation for ring spinning high-quality yarn.
• Computer numerical controlled machines: Computer numerical controlled machines (CNC machines) are sophisticated metalworking tools that can create complicated parts required by modern technology
• Computing machine: Computing machine, now known as computer, used increasingly from the 1920s, refers to any machine that does the work of a human computer, ie. any machine that calculates in accordance with effective methods
• Continuous passive motion machine: Continuous passive motion machine is referring to a machine used for post-surgery patients, these motorized machines move the arms and legs to keep patients mobile and their joints strong
• Continuous positive airway pressure machine: A Continuous positive airway pressure machine ( (CPAP machine) is described as a breathing machine that provides pressure to keep the upper airways open during breathing
• Dicing machine: A Dicing machine also called dicing attachment or cubing machine is described as a bench-mounted hand- or motor-driven two-operation machine that first forces food through a grid network of knives in a square pattern and then slices the . . .
• Dishwashing machine: Dishwashing machine is defined as automatic domestic appliance use to wash dirty dishes like plates, knives, spoons, forks, glasses, etc.
• Drafting machine: Drafting machine : Drafting machine is identified as a machine that combines the functions of a T- square or straightedge, a triangle, a ruler, and a protractor
• Filament winding machines: Filament winding machines place or wind continuous fibers on a mandrel surface in a precise geometric pattern. They are central components in fabric and composite material manufacturing
• Hay-loading machines: Hay-loading machines refers to a type of agricultural machinery that lift the hay upon vehicles. The Douglas machine, consists of a frame hinged to the rear of the wagon, and suspended by chains, by which it can be raised and lowered at . . .
• Intermittent board machine: Intermittent board machine : Intermittent board machine is defined as a machine for producing sheets of thick board by winding the web formed on a Fourdrinier wire or cylinder mould (s) around a making roll to form a sheet consisting of . . .
• Machine Learning: Machine Learning: Machine learning in the industrial context refers to the use of algorithms and statistical models that enable computers and systems to perform tasks without explicit instructions by learning from data and making data- . . .
• Machine tool: A Machine tool is as a motion device used for milling, drilling, and other cutting operations. They have simple kinematic chain structure and are very rigid
• Machinery: Machinery refers to machines or machine systems collectively. Example is a plastic machinery- the term plastic is used to define those group of natural or synthetic material which can be formed, moulded and shaped into products using . . .
• Plastic comb binding machine: Plastic comb binding machine is described as an easy-to-use manual comb binding machine that punches up to 25 sheets of paper at a time and binds up to 500 sheets with a 2? comb
• Weighing machinery: Weighing machinery are scales and weigh modules that measure static or dynamic loads for a wide range of industrial applications. They are used to weigh small packages, the contents of hoppers, and extremely heavy loads that are hauled by . . .

Summary

In the industrial context, machines are mechanical devices that play a critical role in various industries by automating processes and increasing efficiency. They range from simple tools to complex robots and are essential for manufacturing, construction, and other sectors. Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure smooth operations and prevent costly breakdowns.

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