Advances in laser materials processing technology: technology, research and application

Because of its capacity for continuous development and flexibility of use, the laser has become a mainstream manufacturing tool in many industrial sectors.This timely book relays the state-of-the-art in laser materials processing technology and applications and likely advances to be made from current researchtaking place around the world. The book also promotes appreciation for laser applications in a variety of industrial sectors. With its distinguished editorial team and contributions from renowned researchers working in every corner of the globe, Advances in laser materials processing provides a comprehensive yet detailed coverage of the many topics that comprise the field of laser materials processing. It provides a reference source for the scientists and engineers in such areas as metals processing and microelectronics, as well those conducting laser materials processing research in either academia or industry. Dr Jonathan Lawrence is a Senior Lecturer in the Wolfson School of Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University, UK. Dr Juan Pou is Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Vigo, Spain. Dr David K. Y. Low is the Head of the Process Technology Research Centre within the Advanced Technology Centre in Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd. Dr Ehsan Toyserkani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. INDICE: Part 1 Overview and challenges for the future: ‘Light’ industry: an introduction to laser processing and its industrial applications; The challenges ahead for laser macro, micro, and nano manufacturing. Part 2 Laser cutting and machining: Laser fusion cutting of difficult materials; Laser-assisted glass cleaving; Laser dicing of silicon and electronics substrates; Laser machining of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic composites. Part 3 Laser welding: Understanding and improving process control in pulsed and continuous wave laser welding; Physical mechanisms controlling keyhole and melt pool dynamics during laser welding; Laser microspot welding in electronics production; Enhancing laser welding capabilities by hybridization or combination with other processes. Part 4 Laser annealing and hardening: Laser transformation hardening of steel;Pulsed laser annealing technology for nanoscale fabrication of silicone-baseddevices in semiconductors. Part 5 Surface treatment, coating and materials deposition using lasers: The laser induced forward transfer (LIFT) technique formicro-printing; Production of biomaterial coatings by laser-assisted processes; Thick metallic coatings by coaxial and side laser cladding: processing and properties. Part 6 Laser rapid manufacturing and net-shape engineering: Laser direct metal deposition: theory and applications in manufacturing and maintenance; Laser consolidation: a rapid manufacturing process for making net-shape functional components; Advances in laser-induced plastic deformation processes.Part 7 Laser micro and nano-fabrication: Laser ablation; Laser micro/nano-fabrication techniques and their applications in electronics; Laser processing ofdirect-write nanosized materials; Micro- and nano-parts generated by laser-based solid freeform fabrication; Laser assisted additive fabrication of micro-sized coatings. Part 8 Mathematical modelling and control of laser processes: Multiphysics modelling laser solid freeform fabrication techniques; Process control of laser materials processing.

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-474-6
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 880
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés