Micro-Machining: A New Era of Precision Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is pursuing miniaturization, driven by the demand for high-accuracy miniaturized products that comprise tiny features or normal-sized products with tiny features. This demand is not sector-specific, as it is found in the automotive, biomedical, aerospace, electronics, and communication industry. To quench this demand, precision micro-machining has emerged. However, more often than not, the mention of micro-machining brings to mind the idea of miniature parts.

While the argument behind such an idea is sound, it is inaccurate because the term has nothing to do with the size of the parts.Instead, as we will explore below, it relates to the fabrication of miniature features on parts of any size. Perhaps more specifically, it involves the use of innovative methods and tools to achieve the desired level of accuracy and precision. This article explores what micro-machining is, compares it to conventional machining, discusses various micro-machining processes, and provides an overview of the systems, tools, and equipment used in micro-machining, as well as its applications in different sectors and industries.

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