Material Removal Processes
A family of shaping operations, the common feature of which is removal of material from a starting work part so the remaining part has the desired geometry
Machining – material removal by a sharp cutting tool, e.g., turning, milling, drilling
Abrasive processes – material removal by hard, abrasive particles, e.g., grinding
Nontraditional processes - various energy forms other than sharp cutting tool to remove material