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Table 1

Typical parameters considered during non-conventional machining.

Parameters Machining techniques

EDM USM LBM ECM
Material removal rate * * * *
Tool /Electrode wear rate * * * *
Surface roughness * * * *
Electrolyte fluid velocity, m/s *
Applied voltage * *
Type of electrolyte used / Dielectric fluid * *
Concentration of electrolyte *
Initial interelectrode gap thickness, mm * *
Back pressure of electrolyte *
Flow rate *
Pulse frequency * *
Duty ratio *
Pulse on/off time *
Pulse interval/duration * *
Track displacement *
Layer thickness *
Lamp current intensity *
Tool scan speed *
Gas Pressure *
Interval time *
Power * * * *
Slurry type *
Slurry grit size *
Slurry concentration *
Tool type * * *

* parameters considered; − parameters that are excluded.

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