Non-conventional machining processes as expedient alternatives for conventional machining processes

Abstract

The technological developments in the field of materials and manufacturing processes have been increased rapidly over the last few decades. The machining of advanced materials and alloys with greater mechanical and physical properties using conventional machining processes has got more difficult and inconvenient in context with high tool maintenance and high cost of machining in conventional methods. Moreover, the necessity to use new materials and the demand of functional requirements and miniaturization has led to evolution of traditional machining processes. Unconventional machining processes offer an attractive and viable alternative for conventional processes of machining. The Non-Conventional machining methods are implemented in cases where Conventional machining processes are not workable, competent or available in cut-price. This paper aims to provide a comparison between Conventional and Non-Conventional Machining processes that are currently under use/ research in the manufacturing arena.