Laser Processing in Manufacturing

by R. Crafer, Peter J. Oakley

Overview

Lasers are now recognized as practical alternatives to conventional techniques for many industrial applications. After reviewing the basic theory the book provides an insight into equipment technology and applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789401046855
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	08/23/2014
Series:	Engineering Aspects of Lasers Series
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction to lasers. Background to laser processing. Beam transmission systems. Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers in manufacturing applications. Continuous wave and Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers. CO2 gas lasers: engineering and operation. CO2 industrial laser systems and applications. Excimer lasers: principle of operation and equipment. Excimer lasers: current and future applications in industry and medicine. Practical aspects of laser processing. Index.

Editorial Reviews

After a brief review of the basic theory, focuses on the practical aspects of the equipment, technology, and applications of using lasers in manufacturing. Among the types discussed are pulsed, continuous wave and Q-switched Nd:YAG, gas, and excimer. The applications include machining, drilling, cutting, welding, and surface heat treatment. Refined from an annual course at Essex University Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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