Non-traditional machining methods are used to machine harder materials, difficult-to-machine materials and fragile parts more accurately compared to conventional methods of machining.
Because of absence of physical contact between work and tool, tool wear is minimum in such processes. Also the hardness of the tool does not matter.
Work material is removed in various ways.
Chemical machining removes material from the workpiece by the chemical action of an electrolyte. Processes falling under this category include chemical milling, chemical blanking and photochemical blanking.
Processes such as water jet machining, abrasive water-jet machining, abrasive jet machining and ultrasonic machining use ...
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