Advances in Laser Materials Processing

• Author : J. R. Lawrence
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 20 September 2017

Advances in Laser Materials Processing: Technology, Research and Application, Second Edition, provides a revised, updated and expanded overview of the area, covering fundamental theory, technology and methods, traditional and emerging applications and potential future directions. The book begins with an overview of the technology and challenges to applying the technology in manufacturing. Parts Two thru Seven focus on essential techniques and process, including cutting, welding, annealing, hardening and peening, surface treatments, coating and materials deposition. The final part of the

• Author : Jacques Perriere,Eric Millon,Eric Fogarassy
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 29 March 2006

Laser materials interaction and processing is an established and growing field within the materials science community. By taking a detailed look at the fundamentals of laser matter interaction, Recent Advances in Laser Processing of Materials charts the recent progress of laser materials interaction and processing in various emerging materials science domains. With special emphasis placed on nanostructures and future developments, this book provides an interdisciplinary support for basic and applied photo-assisted processing research. Coverage includes: laser assisted synthesis of new

• Author : William M. Steen,Jyotirmoy Mazumder
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 30 November 2010

The informal style of Laser Material Processing (4th Edition) will guide you smoothly from the basics of laser physics to the detailed treatment of all the major materials processing techniques for which lasers are now essential. • Helps you to understand how the laser works and to decide which laser is best for your purposes. • New chapters on laser physics, drilling, micro- and nanomanufacturing and biomedical laser processing reflect the changes in the field since the last edition, updating and completing

• Author : Jonathan Lawrence,David K. Y. Low
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 03 June 2023

• Author : Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo,Mahamood, Rasheedat Modupe,Akinlabi, Stephen Akinwale
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 14 April 2016

The use of lasers in material processing has become a useful method for transforming industrial materials into finished products. The benefits of laser material processing are vast, including increased precision, high processing speed, and dustless cutting and drilling. Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Using Laser Material Processing explores the latest methodologies for using lasers in materials manufacturing and production, the benefits of using lasers in industrial settings, as well as future outlooks for this technology. This innovative publication is an essential reference

• Author : J. R. Lawrence
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 27 July 2010

Because of its capacity for continuous development and flexibility of use, the laser has become a mainstream manufacturing tool in many industrial sectors. This timely book relays the state-of-the-art in laser materials processing technology and applications and likely advances to be made from current research taking place around the world. The book also promotes appreciation for laser applications in a variety of industrial sectors. After two introductory chapters, the book reviews the main areas of laser processing. Starting with laser

• Author : J. Lawrence,D. K. Y. Low,J. Pou,E. Toyserkani
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 15 September 2010

A comprehensive practitioner guide and reference, this book explains state-of-the-art laser processing technologies in manufacturing and other disciplines. The book explores the potential and future directions through the continuous development of new, application-specific lasers in materials processing. It describes applications as diverse in nature as micro- and nano-scale manufacturing to the treatment of building materials.

• Author : Peter Schaaf
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 28 July 2010

Laser materials processing has made tremendous progress and is now at the forefront of industrial and medical applications. The book describes recent advances in smart and nanoscaled materials going well beyond the traditional cutting and welding applications. As no analytical methods are described the examples are really going into the details of what nowadways is possible by employing lasers for sophisticated materials processing giving rise to achievements not possible by conventional materials processing.

• Author : Sergey N Grigoriev,Marina Volosova,Anna A Okunkova
• Publisher : Mdpi AG
• Release : 05 September 2022

Laser processing has become more relevant today due to its fast adaptation to the most critical technological tasks, its ability to provide processing in the most rarefied and aggressive mediums (vacuum conditions), its wide field of potential applications, and the green aspects related to the absence of industrial cutting chips and dust. With the development of 3D production, laser processing has received renewed interest associated with its ability to achieve pointed to high-precision powder melting or sintering. New technologies and

• Author : W. M. Steen
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 03 June 1998

This second edition of Laser Material Processing by Professor Steen is an updated and expanded version. It includes a whole extra chapter, on rapid prototyping and low volume manufacture, and updates many of the original sections, such as industrial lasers and new applications, and recent developments in surface treatment and in-process sensing. The book will be of use as university or industrial course material for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and non-degree technical training in optoelectronics, laser processing and advanced manufacturing. Engineers

• Author : William Steen
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 12 March 2014

Laser Material Processing is an introductory book on the application of lasers to cutting, welding, and the many new processes in surface treatment. Background information on surface treatment processes is provided to give the reader a real understanding of the process mechanisms, method of application, and industrial potential. Additionally, there are sections on basic optics, theoretical modelling, automation and safety. The material presented is based upon a course Professor Steen presents to groups from British Aerospace, and to his own

• Author : William M. Steen
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 14 March 2013

Laser Material Processing is an introductory book on the application of lasers to cutting, welding, and the many new processes in surface treatment. Background information on surface treatment processes is provided to give the reader a real understanding of the process mechanisms, method of application, and industrial potential. Additionally, there are sections on basic optics, theoretical modelling, automation and safety. The material presented is based upon a course Professor Steen presents to groups from British Aerospace, and to his own

• Author : Grigoruants
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 04 April 1994

The chapters present the problems of stresses and strains induced in metals and nonmetals in the processes of laser heating, analyze the results, offer the ways of laser treatment that dispense with subsequent machining operations, and describe the basic approaches to increase the strength of materials during laser heating. Other topics include the practical methods of implementing the processes of laser welding, cutting, hardening, alloying, and cladding (hardfacing). Basics of Laser Material Processing is designed for scientific workers and for

• Author : Dieter Schuöcker
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 26 February 2014

Since several decades laser material processing is used in industrial production processes dueto its important benefits compared to conventional machining as for instance total absence of tool wear, high speed and also high quality that allows abandoning any post processing and finally reduction of the processing costs, a main argument in production technology.

• Author : Tomasz Tański,Przemysław Snopiński
• Publisher : Trans Tech Publications Ltd
• Release : 24 July 2020

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only