Classification of non-conventional machining process :
They are classified in the various groups according to the type of fundamental machining they employ named mechanical, electrical, chemical, electro-chemical, thermo-electric etc.
They are classified according to energy used, the mechanism of metal removal in the process and the medium for transfer of those energies etc.
They are classified in the various groups according to the type of fundamental machining they employ named mechanical, electrical, chemical, electro-chemical, thermo-electric etc.
They are classified according to energy used, the mechanism of metal removal in the process and the medium for transfer of those energies etc.
Type of energy
|
The basic mechanism of metal removal
|
Transfer media
|
Energy source
|
Process
|
Mechanical
|
Erosion shear
|
High velocity
particles, physical contact
|
Pneumatic/hydraulic
pressure cutting tool
|
AJM
USM
Conventional machining
|
Chemical
|
Chemical ablation
|
Reactive environment
|
Corrosive agent
|
CHM
|
Electro-chemical
|
Ion displacement
|
Electrolyte
|
High current
|
ECM
ECG
|
Thermo-electric
|
Fusion vaporization
|
Hot gases electron
radiation
|
Ionized material high
voltage amplified light
|
IBM
PAM
EBM
EDM
LBM
|
Mechanical :
- Abrasive Jet Machining ( AJM )
- Ultrasonic Machining ( USM )
- Chemical Machining ( CHM )
- Electro-Chemical Machining ( ECM )
- Electro-Chemical Grinding ( ECG )
- Ion-Beam Machining ( IBM )
- Plasma Arc Machining ( PAM )
- Electrical Discharge Machining ( EDM )
- Electron-Beam Machining ( EBM )
- Laser-Beam Machining ( LBM )