ICALEO 2006 Paper #408 (Laser Cutting of Variable Thickness Materials - Understanding the Problem)
Laser Cutting of Variable Thickness Materials - Understanding the Problem
Authors:
Mohamed Sobih, The University of Manchester; Manchester Great Britain
Lin Li, The University of Manchester; Manchester Great Britain
Philip Crouse, The University of Manchester; Manchester Great Britain
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Laser cutting has been widely applied to profiling materials with uniform thickness. The aim of this study is to explore the problems and effects of cutting non-uniform metallic sheets. Mild steel sheets between 2-3 mm thickness with steps of 0.25 mm were cut using, using both CO2 and Nd:YAG lasers with equivalent cutting parameters and in 4 different cutting arra...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #407 (Investigation of Laser Cutting Quality of Aluminium)
Investigation of Laser Cutting Quality of Aluminium
Authors:
Aristeidis Stournaras, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation\Univeristy of Patras; Rion, Patras Greece
Panagiotis Stavropoulos, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation, Univeristy of Patras; Rion, Patras Greece
George Chryssolouris, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation, Univeristy of Patras; Rion, Patras Greece
Presented at ICALEO 2006
This paper presents an experimental investigation of laser cutting quality for advanced aluminium alloy 5083, used mainly for shipbuilding and transportation applications, with a pulsed 1,8 KW laser cutting system. The quality of the workpiec...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #406 (Laser Cutting of 2024-T3 Aeronautic Aluminium Alloy)
Laser Cutting of 2024-T3 Aeronautic Aluminium Alloy
Authors:
Antonio Riveiro, Universidade de Vigo; Vigo Spain
Felix Quintero, Universidade de Vigo; Vigo Spain
Fernando Lusquinos, Universidade de Vigo; Vigo Spain
Juan Pou, Universidade de Vigo; Vigo Spain
Mariano Perez-Amor, Universidade de Vigo; Vigo Spain
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Since the beginning of the aeronautic industry aluminum alloys have played a crucial role in its development. Nowadays different aluminum alloy families are the base material of many pieces of aerospace vehicles. In this work, a novel approach of processing aluminium alloys is explored. Our efforts are aimed to cut ...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #405 (A New Approach to 3D Laser Cutting)
A New Approach to 3D Laser Cutting
Authors:
Axel Fischer, Reis Robotics; Obernburg Germany
Greg Lamanna, TRUMPF Laser Technology Center; Plymouth Township MI USA
Jochen Deile, Trumpf, Inc.; Farmington CT USA
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Presented is a new approach to CO2 laser processing, and in particular to 3D laser cutting. Sophisticated 5 axis machines with high accuracy are compared to much simpler robot solutions using a 2 kW laser mounted directly to the arm of the robot with an integrated, fixed length, beam delivery system. Although robots with integrated lasers have been around for many years the power levels were restricted so far to 600 W and therefore applicat...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #404 (Cutting of Stainless Steel with Fiber and Disk Laser)
Cutting of Stainless Steel with Fiber and Disk Laser
Authors:
Catherina Wandera, Lappeenranta University of Technology; Lappeenranta Finland
Antti Salminen, Lappeenranta University of Technology; Lappeenranta Finland
Flemming Olssen, Technology University of Denmark, Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management; Bronby Denmark
Veli Kujanpää, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Laser processing laboratory; LAppeenranta Finland
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Laser cutting is a major application of laser materials processing. The cutting is usually performed with CO2-laser due to its good beam quality and its relatively low costs of ownership. Ever s...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #403 (Melt Flow in Narrow Thick Section Kerfs)
Melt Flow in Narrow Thick Section Kerfs
Authors:
Markus Gross, University of Cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
Steven Celotto, University of Cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
William O'Neill, University of Cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Despite substantial experimental effort, the meltflow in kerfs is still poorly understood. The ability to expel the melt effectively is severely limiting process performance and cost, especially in narrow thick sections cutting. Various hypotheses exist in the current literature but conclusive proof is still elusive. In order to further the understanding, coupled gasdynamics/meltflow interaction simulation...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #402 (Inert Cutting of Medium Section Stainless Steel Using a 2.2kW High Brightness Fibre Laser)
Inert Cutting of Medium Section Stainless Steel Using a 2.2kW High Brightness Fibre Laser
Authors:
Martin Sparkes, The University Of Cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
Markus Gross, The University Of cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
Steven Celotto, The University Of cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
Tao Zhang, The University Of cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
William O'Neill, The University Of cambridge; Cambridge Great Britain
Presented at ICALEO 2006
A 2.2KW fibre laser was used in a series of inert cutting trials on stainless steels, thickness in the range of 6-8mm. Variations in the cutting performance with changing gas pressure, fo...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #401 (An Evaluation of the Cutting Potential of Different Types of High Power Lasers)
An Evaluation of the Cutting Potential of Different Types of High Power Lasers
Authors:
Flemming Olsen, Technical Univ. of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby Denmark
Flemming Olsen, Technical Univ. of Denmark; Lyngby Denmark
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Laser cutting is a widespread industrial process. The boundaries for the performance of the lasers in terms of cutting capabilities is steadily moving towards higher cutting rates and thicker section cutting. In this paper the potential of different high power laser sources in cutting is evaluated based upon the historical development, the available cutting mechanisms understanding and the critical parameters involved in high power laser cutting. ...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #311 (Laser-Processing of Turbine Components Advances in Part- Programming Strategies)
Laser-Processing of Turbine Components Advances in Part- Programming Strategies
Authors:
Dave Suttie, Winbro Group Technologies; Coalville Great Britain
John Stackhouse, Winbro Group Technologies; Coalville Great Britain
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Turbine Engine manufacturers are developing solutions for their Laser drilling and cutting Systems which will dramatically speed-up the process of going from part-based geometry data to final machine-based part programs, hence increasing productivity substantially by more efficient utilisation of expensive capital investment in multi-axis Laser machine Tool Systems. The increasing complexity of Turbine part design, including the use of comp...$28.00
ICALEO 2006 Paper #310 (Investigation into the Influence of Pulse Shaping on Drilling Efficiency)
Investigation into the Influence of Pulse Shaping on Drilling Efficiency
Authors:
Ken Watkins, University of Liverpool; Liverpool Great Britain
Martin Sharp, Lairdside Laser Engineering Centre; Liverpool Great Britain
Mohammed Naeem, GSI GROUP; Rugby Great Britain
Patricia Scully , School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science; Manchester Great Britain
Paul French, Lairdside Laser Engineering Centre; Liverpool YT Great Britain
Russell Goff, School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science; Manchester Great Britain
Presented at ICALEO 2006
Laser percussion drilling is now a well established material processing techni...$28.00
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