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This lecture covers conventional machining processes involving cutting techniques like turning, milling, and drilling, emphasizing the importance of machining for creating precise part shapes with dimensional accuracy and surface finish. It explains metal cutting operations, key process control parameters in turning, and the variety of work materials that can be machined. The lecture also discusses machining sequence, machine tools, cutting tool classification, and the mechanical analysis of the cutting process, focusing on optimizing tool wear and material removal rate. Additionally, it explores the impact of cutting parameters, tool coatings, and materials on machining efficiency and tool life.