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INTRODUCTION

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1. Distinguish traditional and non-traditional machining processes?[may/june2007]

1. NON-TRADITIONAL PROCESSES
There is no direct physical contact between the tool and workpiece.
In NTM, the tool need not be harder than the work piece material
2. TRADITIONAL PROCESSES
The cutting tool and workpiece are always in physical contact, with a relative
motion against each other.

2. What are the importances of unconventional machining? [May/june 2006]

3. What are the industrial needs for unconventional machining processes? [May/june2009]
4. State the needs of non traditional machining processes? [April/may2010,April/may2011]
5. What is the necessity for unconventional machining processes?[nov/dec 2005]
NEED FOR NON-TRADITIONAL MACHINING METHODS
Sustain productivity with increasing strength of the work material.
Maintain productivity with desired shape, accuracy .
Surface finish.
Improve the capability of automation system
Decreasing the investment cost.

6. How non traditional machining processes are classified?[nov/dec2005]

7. Explain the classification of unconventional machining according to major energy
source employed.[may/june2006]
8. Classify UCMP based on basic mechanism involved in the process,sources of energy
required for material removal, medium for transfer of energies & type of energy required
to shape materials.[april/may2010 , april/may2011]

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CLASSIFICATION OF MODERN MACHINING PROCESSES

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9. What are the characteristics of UCMP?[NOV/DEC2004,NOV/DEC2008

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10. Compare the mechanical and electrical energy processes in terms of physical
parameters, shape capabilities, process capability and process economy.[nov/dec2004]

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11. Explain the factors that should be considered during the selection of an appropriate
UCMP for a given job?[april/may 2008]
12. For different non-conventional processes , present in the form of a table,various process
parameters recommended.[may/june2009]
CONSIDERATIONS IN PROCESS SELECTION
Physical parameters
Shapes to be machined
Machining characteristics
Economic consideration.
Physical parameters

Capability to shape

Applicability to materials

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Machining characteristics
Metal removal rate
Tolerance maintained
Surface finish obtained
Depth of surface damage
Power required for machining

Process Economy

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Capital cost
Tooling cost
Consumed power cost
Metal removal rate efficiency
Tool wear.

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