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Introduction
Manufacturing is the act of making a products by hand or machine from raw materials. It seems to be a fundamental human activity, and like design, is an integral part of the rise of civilization. Selecting of appropriate materials and manufacturing processes is a critical part of the design process.
In particular, the manufacturing process must be economical and capable of producing the geometric surfaces (see below) and other features embodied in the design.
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Process Classification
There are seven fundamental classifications for manufacturing processes
• Molding or casting• Forming and shearing• Machining (material removal, includes chip-making process, chipless
processes, and heat cutting)• Heat treatment• Finishing (painting, anti-corrosion coatings, etc.)• Assembly• Inspection
Molding
Molding is usually used for plastics, casting for metals. There are eight major molding processes
• Hot compression molding• Transfer molding• Injection molding• Extrusion• Laminating• Vacuum forming• Cold molding
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Basic Machining Processes
Machining
Physical removal of unwanted material in the form of chips (usually), leaving a part with the desired geometry and surface finish.
• Can produce complex shapes, very good dimensional control, and good surface finishes.
• Tends to be wasteful of material, and expensive in terms of labor and capital.
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Operations and Machines for Machining Internal Cylindrical Surfaces