Classification

Physical Principle	Process/Material Interaction
Physical Principle	subtractive	additive	mass containing	joining
Mechanical force	Micromilling Micro-turning Fly Cutting Microdrilling Microgrinding Ultrasonic Machining ECF		Rolling Forging Deep Drawing Bending Blanking Embossing Cold Forging	Ultrasonic Welding
Melting, vaporization, ablation	Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM) Electrolytic in-line dressing (ELID) Laser Micro-machining	CVD PVD	Laser Bending	Resistance Welding/Soldering Laser Welding/Soldering Bonding
Dissolution	ECM Lithography & Etching
Solidification			Casting & Injection Moulding
Recomposition		Electroforming Electroplating
Sintering
LIGA	Combination of dissolution (x-ray lithography), recomposition (electroforming) and mass containing (molding)

Manufacturing Processes for Metals