Non-conventional (or non-traditional) machining processes remove material using mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical energy without direct physical contact or sharp cutting tools. Why we need it: Material Limitations:
Uses a high-pressure jet of water to cut through soft materials (or abrasives for hard materials). 2. Electrochemical Processes These rely on chemical reactions rather than force. Electrochemical Machining (ECM): non conventional machining process ppt updated
: Uses a concentrated light beam for high-speed, contactless cutting and drilling. 4. Comparative Analysis Conventional Machining Non-Conventional Machining Tool Material Must be harder than workpiece Physical hardness is often irrelevant Contact Direct physical contact No direct tool-workpiece contact Tool Wear High due to friction Minimal to zero mechanical wear Precision Limited by tool size/deflection Extremely high (micron level) 5. Industrial Applications (2026 Trends) Aerospace : Creating cooling holes in turbine blades. 3. Deep Dive: Key Processes
: Electrochemical Machining (ECM), Chemical Milling. 3. Deep Dive: Key Processes contactless cutting and drilling. 4.