Hybrid Non Conventional Machining of Glass - A Review

Abstract

Glass, being considered as hard and brittle material is very difficult to machine into desired shapes. The readily available conventional machining process does not provide good surface finish thus requires additional machining process. This paper reviews the different existing non conventional machining process accessible till today for the machining of glass materials. This paper also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the existing non conventional machining processes. The various hybrid non conventional machining processes are also studied with focus on machining output characteristics like MRR, surface finish, tool wear rate. This paper summarizes the selection of hybrid non conventional machining processes for the various type of glass.