Non-traditional machining (NTM) processes like chemical, electrochemical, thermal, and mechanical methods have advantages over conventional machining like enabling complex geometries, tight tolerances, and machining of brittle materials. There are four main groups of NTM including chemical (chemical reaction), electrochemical (electrolytic reaction), thermal (high temperature evaporation), and mechanical (abrasives). Some examples are chemical milling using etchants, electrochemical machining using electrolysis, and electrical discharge machining using electric sparks. NTM allows machining complex shapes but also has disadvantages like lower material removal rates and toxic byproducts.