Hobbing is a term used in the manufacturing industry to describe the process of cutting teeth into a workpiece. There are several other words and phrases that are often used as synonyms for hobbing. These include gear cutting, milling, machining, and gear shaping. Each of these terms refers to a different method of cutting teeth into a workpiece, but all are ultimately used to achieve the same result. Depending on the specific application, one term may be more appropriate than another. For example, hobbing is typically used to cut large gears, whereas milling may be used for smaller gears. Regardless of the term used, all of these processes are essential for the production of high-quality gears and other mechanical components.