High-Power Laser Material Processing for Engineers

Joerg Volpp

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781032781891
• eBook ISBN: 9781040097526
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

This book focuses on the mechanisms of how laser light is produced, guided, and focused for materials processing, and these are explained in an easy-to-understand language for practical use. It emphasizes a basic understanding of the principles necessary to run lasers in a safe and efficient way and provides information for quick access to laser materials processing for laser users. The book exhibits the following features:

• Provides simple explanations and descriptions of complex laser material interaction mechanisms to help readers understand relevant effects during laser beam irradiation of materials.

• Explains the main high-power laser materials processing methods, giving hints to get started with the processing and how to avoid imperfections.

• Focuses on high-power laser applications that are explained in an accessible, descriptive way with practical explanations and minimal formulas.

• Teaches how to measure laser beam characteristics and how to install and handle laser equipment correctly.

• Gives practical advice on typical equipment arrangements and parameter ranges.

This practical handbook serves as a guide for students studying production technologies to learn about laser processes, and for engineers who want to start working with laser processes safely and quickly.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• About the Author
• Chapter 1 Introduction: The Laser Story in Short
• Chapter 2 Theoretical Background
• Chapter 3 Laser Material Processes
• Chapter 4 Symbols and Abbreviations
• References
• Index