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Cutting has been at the core of manufacturing throughout history. For metals many methods are used and can be grouped by the physical phenomenon used. It is the process of producing a work piece by removing unwanted material from a block of metal, in the form of chips. | Cutting has been at the core of manufacturing throughout history. For metals many methods are used and can be grouped by the physical phenomenon used. It is the process of producing a work piece by removing unwanted material from a block of metal, in the form of chips. | ||
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[[Heat]]: [[flame cutting]], [[plasma cutting]], [[laser cutting]] | [[Heat]]: [[flame cutting]], [[plasma cutting]], [[laser cutting]] | ||
[[Electrochemical]]: [[etching]], [[electrical discharge machining]] (EDM), [[electrochemical machining]] (ECM) | [[Electrochemical]]: [[etching]], [[electrical discharge machining]] (EDM), [[electrochemical machining]] (ECM) | ||
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Revision as of 06:16, 6 September 2021
Introduction
Cutting
Cutting has been at the core of manufacturing throughout history. For metals many methods are used and can be grouped by the physical phenomenon used. It is the process of producing a work piece by removing unwanted material from a block of metal, in the form of chips.
Every method has its limitations in accuracy, cost, and effect on the material. For example, heat may damage the quality of heat treated alloys, and laser cutting is less suitable for highly reflective materials such as aluminum. Laser cutting sheet metal produces flat parts and etches and engraves parts from complex or simple designs. It is used over other cutting options for its quick process and customizable abilities.
Chip forming (material removal processes): sawing, drilling, milling, turning, machining etc. Shearing: punching, stamping, scissoring, blanking, tearing Abrasive material removal: grinding, lapping, polishing, water jet cutting, sharpening Heat: flame cutting, plasma cutting, laser cutting Electrochemical: etching, electrical discharge machining (EDM), electrochemical machining (ECM)
Joining
References
Pages in category "Transformations"
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