Laser Fabrication and Machining of Materials

This book covers fundamental principles and physical phenomena behind laser-based fabrication and machining processes, as well as their existing and potential applications. It provides a link between advanced materials and advanced processing and manufacturing techniques. Laser machining is an emerging area in various applications ranging from bulk machining in metal forming to micromachining and microstructuring. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of lasers applied to material removal processes in manufacturing, micromachining, and medial applications. The emerging field of laser assisted machining and machining using intersecting beams is also covered. The interdisciplinary approach to these topics, as well as the ranging subject matter will help prepare students and researchers for the next generation of manufacturing.

Deals with the subject matter in an integrated manner Based on the fundamental principles of laser-based fabrication Covers the physical phenomena governing these processes Looks at existing and potential applications Encompasses the entirety of the topic of laser-based fabrication/machining processes Ranges from macro to micro to nano levels of processing/manufacturing

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Narendra B. Dahotre is a Professor with joint appointment with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Department of Materials Science and Engineering of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He is also Chairman of the Center for Laser Applications at the University of Tennessee Space Institute-Tullahoma. Dr. Dahotre is author, co-author of over 80 technical articles and editor of 11 technical books. He holds 15 US patents in laser materials processing. He has organized 12 symposia and conferences in the area of Surface Engineering and High Temperature Coatings. He has successfully conducted several research projects funded by government and private industry in the field of laser surface engineering. His current research continues to be in laser based surface engineering. He is a member of TMS, ASM, SME, and AAAS. He is a joint Chair of the Surface Engineering Committee of TMS and a member of ASM international Surface Engineering Task Force.

Inhalt
Fundamentals of Laser Processing.- Basics of Lasers.- Laser Materials Interactions.- Laser Machining.- Manufacturing Processes: An Overview.- Laser Drilling.- Laser Cutting.- Three-Dimensional Laser Machining.- Laser Micromachining.- Laser Fabrication.- Laser Forming.- Laser-Based Rapid Prototyping Processes.- Laser Welding.- Special Topics in Laser Processing.- Laser Interference Processing.- Laser Shock Processing.- Laser Dressing of Grinding Wheels.- Lasers Processing in Medicine and Surgery.