non traditional machining also known as the modern machining method.

Non-traditional machining, also known as the modern machining method, is a machining method that uses electricity, heat energy, light energy, electrochemical energy, energy, chemical energy, sound energy, and special mechanical energy to remove, deform, change properties, or plate materials. 

1. Introduction to NTM Module 1

2. Introduction Non-traditional machining , also known as the modern machining method, is a machining method that uses electricity, heat energy, light energy, electrochemical energy, energy, chemical energy, sound energy, and special mechanical energy to remove, deform, change properties, or plate materials. 

3. Non-Traditional Machining Traditional methods of machining involve operations such as drilling, boring, cutting, milling, etc. with the help of traditional tools having a cutting edge. With the increase in the technology and evolution of time, these conventional methods of machining became outdated, though these methods are the basis of the machining process. When a component is manufactured with the help of modern technology and without the use of traditional methods then the machining process is known as the non-traditional machining process. the non-traditional machining process is also known as non-conventional machining and modern machining process

4. Requirement of the Non-traditional Machining Process Though the initial cost of a non-traditional machining plant is high the cost of maintenance is comparatively low as compared to traditional plants. Non-traditional machining processes are the replacement for conventional machining processes. As they give better results and have higher accuracy. The efficiency of the non-traditional machining process is much higher than the traditional machining processes. Hence making the non-traditional machining process a requirement in modern days. It becomes very difficult to machine hard materials such as tungsten and uranium using traditional methods. This can be easily done using modern machining processes.

5. Difference between Conventional & Non-Conventional Machines

6. SELECTION OF PROCESS Physical parameters of the process Shape to be machined Process capability Economics of the processes

7. Physical parameters of the process

8. Shapes cutting capability

9. Shapes cutting capability

10. Process capability

11. Economic consideration

12. Advantages High accuracy The products produced by traditional methods of machining are less accurate when compared to the products manufactured by non-traditional methods of machining. Less noise Non-traditional methods of machining play a major role in reducing the noise pollution of the surrounding area, as they are a better replacement for traditional machining methods. High production Modern or unconventional methods of machining promote a high production rate when compared to traditional methods of machining. Less waste product Waste product management becomes very difficult while working on traditional machines. The chips produced must be disposed of timely which requires extra effort. No wear of the tool There is no contact between the tool and the workpiece in non-traditional methods of machining.

13. Disadvantages High initial cost The initial cost of the setup of a non-traditional machining plant is higher when compared to a traditional machining plant, as it has many electronic parts working along with mechanical parts High power requirement The power required to run a non-traditional machining plant is much higher than to run a traditional machining plant. Complex mechanism Unlike traditional machining methods, non-traditional machining methods are more complex. The operator must be skilled enough to handle the processes involved in non-traditional machining methods. Lower metal removal rate The metal removal rate of non-traditional machining methods is generally low when compared to traditional methods. Not suitable for soft materials The cutting action performed by a non-traditional machining method is generally due to a localized increase in the temperature of the workpiece

14. Applications Non-traditional machining  methods are used for the design of dies as it is used to machine hard surfaces. Many of the hard metals which cannot be machined using traditional methods can be machined by unconventional machining methods. Non-traditional methods are also used in automobile industries for drilling very small diameter holes of a nozzle of a fuel injection system. Gears can also be machined using non-traditional machining methods. Many of the non-traditional methods of machining are used for machining complex designs on thin metal sheets such as Laser Beam Machining. Unconventional machining processes such as Abrasive Jet Machining can be used for machining fragile materials like glass, ceramics, and quartz. Machining of a  cutting tool  can also be done using a non-conventional machining process.  Modern machining has great importance in aerospace industries, as it is used to manufacture complex parts of an aircraft.