1 Corresponding author: T S Nanjundeswaraswamy Email: nswamy.ts@gmail.com 37 Vol. 04, No. 1 (2022) 37-40, doi: 10.24874/PES04.01.006 Proceedings on Engineering Sciences www.pesjournal.net USE OF NON-TRADITIONAL MACHINING IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY N L Nikhil Prasad Praveen Kumar Raveen Kumar P T S Nanjundeswaraswamy 1 Received 28.07.2021. Accepted 07.12.2021. UDC – 677:621.9.048.7 Keywords: Nontraditional Machining; Textile industry; Laser beam machining. A B S T R A C T The process of unconventional machining is widely used to produce detailed, complex and accurate forms in materials such as titanium, stainless steel, high power temperature resistant alloys. It is used to remove materials using devices that are harder than the content itself. In the modern manufacturing system, to enhance the productivity of textile industries extensively using nontraditional machining system. Laser beam machining is one of them. The present paper is an attempt to review the usage of nontraditional machining especially laser beam machining. © 2022 Published by Faculty of Engineeringg 1. INTRODUCTION A laser is a visual device that discharges rational light (electromagnetic radiation). Laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Laser discharge light in narrow, low separation beam, with a narrow wavelength range. Cutting fabric with a laser produces “sealed” seams without wearing them out. Nonlinear consistency allows the laser to be focused to a very small spot (0.25mm) this allows applications like laser cutting. Cutting takes place by burning, melting and vaporization Angelova et al., 2017. Fabrics can be laser imprinted to produce unique effects. The power output of the laser can be controlled depending upon the intended end-use. Design made on the computer it is read by a computer that uses the information to automatically guide a laser makes all the required cuts, producing an exact physical replica of the design. 1.1 Unconventional machining process The following are some important requirements for developing non-traditional machining processes. • Ability to fabricate the hard material. • Potentiality of making difficult parts. • There is a need for better completion and less tolerance. • The material of the job piece is heat sensitive, and temperature can convert the inner properties of the job material. • The workpiece is very thin and stretchable to clamp.