Processing index

A processing is machining on a part: a hole, a notch, a joint or a mark. Each card below shows the processing as the Add a processing dialog draws it. Pick one to see its fields, how to add it and which machine files support it.

Group: AllSurface finishingDrillingPockets and slotsEnd shapingJointsMarking and textLevel: AllBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Surface finishing

• PlaningPlane faces over the full length or part of it
• ChamferChamfer along the lengthwise edges

Drilling

• DrillingRound hole in a face

Pockets and slots

• Receiving step notchPlain receiving notch without an integral mortise
• Dovetail socketLong-face socket with an explicit cutter flank angle
• NotchNotch or rebate over part of the length
• MortiseRectangular housing for a tenon
• SlotStraight saw slot or groove
• BirdsmouthBirdsmouth for a rafter or purlin, over the full width

End shaping

• Step joint endSeparating strut end without an integral tenon
• TenonTenon on an end face, the beam length includes the tenon

Joints

• DovetailDovetail joint on an end face
• TyroleanTyrolean dovetail on an end face
• Housed jointLog house joint, machine parameters
• Scarf jointScarf joint on an end face
• Straight lapStraight lap on an end face (simple scarf)
• ArchRound arch over part of the length

Marking and text

• MarkingScribe line across the face
• TextText on the timber, e.g. the part number