The Progress and Perspectives of Nanotechnology Applied in Nontraditional Precision Machining Processes for Advanced Industrial Applications.

Nontraditional precision processes (especially at the nanoscale) have been significantly developed in modern industry to meet the specific requirements of applications. In this paper, the progress of nanotechnology applied in nontraditional precision machining processes for advanced industrial applications is presented. In particular, the mechanisms, parameters, properties, applications and patent trends of ultrasonic machining, ion nanobeams machining and laser machining are further explored and analyzed in detail. Other nontraditional precision machining processes related to nanotechnology are also outlined briefly. Finally, the developments and future perspectives of nanotechnology used in nontraditional precision machining are discussed.