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Laser Applications in Manufacturing

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kumar, Pankaj
Corporate Author: EBSCOhost
Other Authors: Hussain, Manowar, Jain, Amit Kumar, Pathak, Sunil
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
Series:Materials, Devices, and Circuits Series.
Subjects:
Manufacturing processes.
Lasers > Industrial applications.
Fabrication.
Lasers > Applications industrielles.
manufacturing.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • About the Editors
  • List of Contributors
  • Chapter 1 Excimer Laser Micromachining and their Potential Applications
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Laser Basics
  • 1.3 Laser Types
  • 1.4 Laser Micromachining Applications
  • 1.5 Krypton Fluoride (KrF) Excimer Laser
  • 1.6 Uses of KrF Excimer Laser in Micromachining
  • 1.7 Laser Scanning Method
  • 1.8 Types of Mask Projection Techniques
  • 1.9 Optimization of Mask Size and Shape
  • 1.9.1 Algorithm for Mask Optimization
  • 1.9.2 Effect of Mask Shape and Size on Machining Quality Using Laser
  • 1.9.3 Machining of the Straight Channel with a Square Mask
  • 1.9.4 Machining of a Straight Channel with the Circular Mask
  • 1.9.5 Machining of Inclined Channel with Square Mask
  • 1.9.6 Machining of Inclined Channel with a Circular Mask
  • 1.9.7 Machining of a Circular Feature with a Square Spot
  • 1.9.8 Machining of a Circular Feature with a Circular Spot
  • 1.9.9 Choosing Appropriate Shape of a Mask
  • 1.10 Potential Applications
  • 1.11 Excimer Laser Micromachining of Metal
  • 1.12 Excimer Laser Micromachining of Polymer
  • 1.13 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Laser Machining of Difficult-to-Cut Novel Materials
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Laser-Based Machining Operations on Nitinol
  • 2.3 Laser Machining Operations on Metal Matrix Composites
  • 2.4 Laser-Assisted Machining of MMCs
  • 2.5 Laser Machining Operations on Superalloys
  • 2.6 Laser-Assisted Machining on Super Alloys
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Hard Metal-Matrix Composite Coating via Laser Cladding on Engineered Surfaces
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Materials and Methods
  • 3.2.1 Material Selection
  • 3.2.2 Experimental Setup
  • 3.2.3 Experimental Parameters
  • 3.2.4 Morphology Study
  • 3.2.5 Microhardness Measurement
  • 3.2.6 Analysis of Microstructure
  • 3.2.7 Wear Test
  • 3.2.8 Experimental Procedure
  • 3.3 Results and Discussion
  • 3.3.1 Experimental Results
  • 3.3.2 Analysis of Clad Thickness
  • 3.3.3 Microhardness Analysis
  • 3.3.4 Microstructural Analysis
  • 3.3.5 EDAX Analysis
  • 3.3.6 Wear Analysis
  • 3.4 Conclusion and Future Scope
  • 3.4.1 Conclusion
  • 3.4.2 Future Scope
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Recent Developments in the Area of Laser Cladding and Surface Alloying
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.1.1 Introduction to Laser Cladding and Surface Alloying
  • 4.2 Working Principle of Laser Cladding and Surface Alloying
  • 4.3 Selection of Various Aspects of LCSA
  • 4.4 Laser System Selection
  • 4.5 Development of the Material System
  • 4.6 Principles of Selecting Cladding Materials
  • 4.7 Numerical Approaches of Laser Interaction with the Substrate Material
  • 4.8 Empirical Models
  • 4.9 Analytical Modeling
  • 4.10 Simulation-Based Modeling
  • 4.11 Artificial Intelligence Modeling
  • 4.12 Findings of Theoretical and Experimental Investigation
  • 4.13 Application of LCSA Process