Nontraditional Processes Defined

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Mechanical
Electrical
Thermal
Chemical

Mechanical Energy
-UltraSonic Machining
Glass , Ceramic and Carbides
-Water Jet Cutting
Water only
-Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
Water and Abrasive (Garmet, Aluminum Oxide , and
Silicon Dioxide)
-Abrasive Jet Cutting
Air pressure and Abrasive
Electrical Energy (ELECTROCHEMICAL
PROCESS)
Always Positive on the tool (Anode)
Negative on the workpiece (Cathode)

ELECTRODE MATERIALS Cu, Brass and

Stainless steel
Processes
ECM ELECTRO CHEMICAL MACHINING
ECD ELECTRO CHEMICAL DEBURRING
ECM ELECTRO CHEMICAL GRINDING
MACHINING
95% electricity and 5% to grinder
Thermal Energy Processes (High Local Temp)
Material Removed by Fusion or Vaporization
EDM Eletric Discharge Machining
EDWC- Electric Discharge Wire Cut
EBM- Electro Beam Machining
LBM- Laser Beam Machining
PAM Plasma Arc Machining
Chemical Machining
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Cleaning 2. Masking 3. Etching 4. Peeling

Chemical Milling
Chemical Blanking
Chemical Engraving
Photochemical Machining