Difference between Conventional and Non-Conventional machining
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Comparison between Conventional and Non-Conventional machining
Comparison Chart
| Conventional | Non-Conventional |
|---|---|
| Direct contact of tool and workpiece. | Tools are non-conventional technique like Laser beam, electric arc, etc. |
| Cutting tool is always harder than w/p. |
Tool may not be harder and it may not be physical presence. |
| Tool life is less due to high wear. | Tool life is more. |
| Generally Macroscopic chip formation. |
Material removal occurs with or without chip formation. |
| Material removal takes place due to application of cutting force. |
It uses different energy like electrical, Thermo-Chemical etc. to provide machining. |
| Suitable for all material. | Not suitable for all material. |
| It cannot be used to make a prototype parts very effectively. |
It can be used to produce a prototype parts very effectively. |
Conventional machining method
- Conventional machines require direct contact of tool and workpiece/material.
- For example, to cut an aluminum bar, an iron fast-rotating cutter may be used.
- These methods involve physical contact between the cutting tool and the material being cut or processed.
Unconventional Machining processes
- The unconventional machining method involves the use of modern and advanced technology for machine processing.
- There is no physical contact between the tool and the workpiece in such a process.
- Tools used for cutting in unconventional methods are laser beams, electric beam, electric arc, infrared beam, Plasma cutting, and so on depending on the type of working material.