formingmachine
nounUK /ˈfɔːmɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
US /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
A forming machine is a machine that shapes things into a certain form.
The factory uses a forming machine to press the metal into car door panels.
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2. A machine that bends or shapes sheet metal, as in roll forming.
The roll forming machine turned the flat steel strip into a curved roof panel.
3. A machine that makes paper or cardboard containers by pressing and folding.
The box forming machine folded the cardboard into a sturdy shipping carton.
4. A machine that shapes plastic parts by heating and pressing.
The vacuum forming machine pulled the warm plastic sheet over the mold.
5. A machine used in baking to shape dough into loaves or buns.
The dough forming machine rolled the bread dough into even loaves.