Advances in physical and chemical machining

Physical and chemical machining (also called non-traditional machining) has revolutionised the manufacturing practice during the second part of the twentiest century. Not only did P&C (Physical and Chemical) manufacturing processes enlarge the range of available machining processes; they also opened the way to machine new hard material. The biggest revolution may have been introduced in the last few years, by the introduction of P&C machining processes that are able to produce parts by adding or growing material to the required product shape.