Laser beam machining (LBM) is one of the most widely used thermal energy based non-
contact type advance machining process which can be applied for almost whole range of …

Since last four decades laser beams are being used in various manufacturing processes.
CO2 and Nd: YAG lasers are most widely used in machining of engineering materials. In …

Promotion of massive application of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) in the industry
can be accomplished by using faster and more flexible technologies such as laser cutting …

Assist gas plays a central role in laser fusion cutting. In this work, the aerodynamic
interactions between the assist gas and the workpiece are reviewed. An insight into those …

The efficiency of the laser cutting process depends on both the rate of melting and rate of
melt removal from the cut kerf. The depth of flow separation and the dross attachment on the …

Turbine blade cores are made of porous alumina ceramic and determine the molding
accuracy of the cavity of turbine blades, which strongly affect thermal diffusion performance …

Commercial black granite boards (trade name:“Zimbabwe black granite”) 10 mm thick, were
successfully cut by a 3.5 kW CO 2 laser source. Cutting quality, in terms of kerf width and …

Conventional laser cutting involves the utilization of converging coaxial nozzles to inject the
assist gas used to remove the molten material. This processing system prevents the …

The cost of cutting hard-to-machine materials by conventional mechanical machining
processes is high due to the low material removal rate and short tool life, and some …

Apparatuses for forming chamfers on Superabrasive tables of cutting elements for earth-
boring tools include a chuck for temporarily holding and positioning a cutting element, and at …