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Electrochemical turning (ECT) is similar to traditional turning operation, with an exception that the tool and the workpiece (both electrically conducting) do not come into direct contact with each other. By the controlled application of an electrical potential in the presence of an electrically-conducting fluid (electrolyte), material gets dissolved at an ionic level from the workpiece. ECT offers several advantages over other conventional and non-conventional turning processes and is applicable to a wide range of materials, making it suitable for diverse industrial applications. Today, a significant volume of research related to ECT is already in existence and the process has reached a decent level of maturity. However, the popularity of this operation is still limited to laboratories. This is because of non-existence of dedicated handbooks, chapters, and comprehensive review articles which present the advantages, capabilities …