Energy Coupling in Surface Treatment Processes
- 1 October 1990
- journal article
- Published by Laser Institute of America in Journal of Laser Applications
- Vol. 2 (3) , 17-21
- https://doi.org/10.2351/1.4745263
Abstract
In cutting or welding processes with lasers, deep penetration mechanisms allow high energy coupling rates. In surface treatment processes such as martensitic hardening, cladding and alloying, deep penetration of the laser beam is mostly not applicable. This generally leads to insufficient coupling rates. In this contribution several ways of enhancing the coupling rate are summarized. Following some theoretical considerations, results of experimental verifications are given.Keywords
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