In any industrial production, various manufacturing processes or methods are used considering the desired technical, aesthetic and economic aspects of the final product. A broad knowledge of pros and cons of a manufacturing process is essential to be able to select the best suitable process inline to the work materials, geometry, surface finish and tolerances required. In case of shaping, we can divide the process of manufacturing depending upon the state of forming:

• Liquid state forming (LSF)
• Plastic state forming (PSF)
• Solid state forming (SSF)

All Process in brief is explained below:

Liquid State Forming (LSF):

Plastic State Forming (PSF):




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Solid State Forming (SSF):




Animation and slides:
http://www.indiamart.com/macwell/metal-cutting-services.html
http://www.laserod.com/Nd-YAG_Laser_Machining_of_Alumina_Ceramic.shtm
http://eugenehon.blogspot.com/2011/04/slip-casting-decoy-duck-step-by-step.html
http://wpapotters.blogspot.com/2010/07/red-clay-tile-works-with-andy-anderson.html