The Laser Cutting Process: Analysis and Applications

By Bekir Sami Yilbas

The Laser Cutting Process, Analysis and Applications introduces a comprehensive overview of the laser cutting process along with current industrial applications. Written for professionals working in the area of laser machining and high-energy processing, this valuable resource includes modelling, such as thermal and stress analysis and lamp-parameter analysis for kerf width predictions, as well as practical applications, such as laser cutting of metallic and non-metallic materials and assessment of end product quality, for example, cutting quality. Readers will find detailed information and insight into the laser cutting process, analytical considerations for laser cutting, importance of parameters which can affect these considerations, stress levels formed in the cutting section, cutting efficiency, and cut section morphology and metallurgy. Practical applications include: cutting quality assessment through statistical methods; morphological changes, in particular, difficult to cut materials; oxidation reactions; and metallurgy and fracture toughness assessments in the cutting section. Finally, the author discusses limitations and further studies in laser cutting. Key Features, Fills the gap between the fundamental understanding of the laser cutting process and shortcomings of the industrial (practical) applications, Discusses new developments in the laser cutting process of difficult to cut materials, Includes thermal analysis for various metallic and non-metallic materials Provides information on Quality Assessment Methods Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0128129824
• ISBN13: 9780128129821
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"