Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing processes can be broadly classified into three categories: forming, joining, and machining.

Forming processes involve shaping a material by applying a force to it. Some examples of forming processes include casting, forging, and stamping. Casting is a process in which liquid metal is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify. Forging is a process in which a material is shaped by hammering or pressing. Stamping is a process in which a material is shaped by a press.

Joining processes involve connecting two or more materials together. Some examples of joining processes include welding, brazing, and soldering. Welding is a process in which two or more materials are fused together by heating them to a high temperature. Brazing is a process in which two or more materials are joined together by heating a filler metal to a high temperature. Soldering is a process in which two or more materials are joined together by heating a filler metal to a lower temperature than brazing.

Machining processes involve removing material from a workpiece to create a desired shape. Some examples of machining processes include turning, drilling, and milling. Turning is a process in which a workpiece is rotated and a cutting tool is used to remove material. Drilling is a process in which a cutting tool is used to remove material by making a hole in the workpiece. Milling is a process in which a cutting tool is used to remove material by moving the workpiece past the cutting tool.