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This has created a sort of ‘ schism ’ in advanced manufacturing that must be repaired - between the aspirations of design engineers and the inherent limitations of the conventional machining processes . Rather than seeking a solution by tweaking part designs or material usage to accommodate existing machining methods , manufacturers should instead consider alternative machining methods that may be capable of producing advancedmaterial parts with tighter tolerances and higher repeatability .
An example of one such technology that may bridge this metaphorical gap is pulsed electrochemical machining ( PECM ), a non-contact and non-thermal material removal method that may be capable of the miniaturized features ( including manufacturing-today . com 15