Skiving (metalworking)

Skiving is a metalworking process used to achieve precise dimensions and a smooth finish on the outer or inner surfaces of a workpiece. It involves the removal of material through a cutting action, typically using a specifically designed tool or machine called a skiving tool or skiving machine. In skiving, the tool's cutting edge is presented to the workpiece at a slight angle, allowing it to shave or slice off thin layers of material.