Chavoshi, S. Z.Goel, SauravMorantz, Paul2017-04-212017-04-212017-04-18Saeed Zare Chavoshi, Saurav Goel, Paul Morantz, Currenttrends and future of sequential micro-machining processes on a single machine tool. Materials and Design, Vol. 127, 5 August 2017, pp. 37-530264-1275http://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2017.04.057https://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/11799A sequential micro-machining process chain is described as the machining strategy whereby two or more micro-machining techniques are implemented in sequence on same or different machine tools. This is in contrast to hybrid micro-machining where two standalone machining technologies are integrated together. A recent surge of interest is geared towards building sequential micro-machining capabilities on a single machine tool to avoid realignment and registration errors between processes. One of the major advantages of performing sequential micro-machining on a single machine tool is that it suppresses repositioning errors so enabling much higher levels of accuracy (and thereby tighter tolerances), reduced rejection of machined components, and lower production time; all of these would be otherwise unachievable. Thus, multifunctional micro-machining centres are attracting global interest. Clearly, the necessity of developing reconfigurable, precise and flexible manufacturing is a key driver to this trend. This review aims to provide a critical insight into the recent trends and new classification of sequential micro-machining processes with a special focus on evaluation of such capabilities built on a single machine tool and further potentials. The machining capabilities, advantages and opportunities in the area of sequential micro-machining techniques are evaluated thoroughly and the directions for future work are highlighted.enAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Sequential micro-machiningMultifunctional machine toolMicro-componentsArticle