Emerging Laser Materials Processing Techniques for Future Industrial Applications

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-28359-8_10

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Emerging Laser Materials Processing Techniques for Future Industrial Applications

Published 2013 · L. M. Kukreja, R. Kaul, C. Paul

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Abstract

Lasers are not only the proven and indispensable tools for some of the contemporary manufacturing technologies but have the potential for providing solutions to some of the upcoming intricate problems of industrial materials processing. The ongoing research is spearheading in the direction to develop novel fabrication techniques for improving qualities of the products, possibilities to engineer integrated multi-materials and multi-functional components and enhancing economic or procedural benefits. To explore the possibilities of achieving some of these objectives, we have carried out studies on the laser rapid manufacturing of structures of different metals with control over porosity, bimetallic integration, and other technologically important mechanical characteristics, laser melting based surface processing , laser shock peening , hybrid welding , and laser profile cutting of metal sheets. The results of these studies with comprehensiveness are presented and discussed in this chapter. A brief review of their scope for the industrial acceptability and adaptability has also been presented to assess the real potential of these research areas.

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Lasers show potential for improving industrial materials processing, enabling integrated multi-materials and multi-functional components and enhancing product quality and economic benefits.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

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Emerging Laser Materials Processing Techniques for Future Industrial Applications

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